Administrative Officer
The Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) is a public sector trade union affiliated to the ICTU and represents soe 22,000 teachers and lecturers engaged in Post-Primary, Further and Higher Education in the republic of Ireland.
The Union is seeking to fill the following senior position:
Administrative Officer (Human Resources, Finance, MRM and Data Management, Procurement, Strategic IT Development)
The Position:
The position is subject to a six-month probationary period.
It will be appointed at the equivalent of Assistant Principal Officer level (Civil Service).
Reporting to the General Secretary, the key responsibilities will include:
Ø HR Role in relation to Administrative Staff - recruitment/onboarding, Employee Relations, Workforce planning, succession planning
Ø Management of the TUI accounts – Head Office and Branch (57) Financial Administration, Records, Reconciliation, Controls and Liaison with Auditors
Ø Management of Membership section – Continuous development of the MRM system and Membership Portal system
Ø Event organisation, including the union’s annual conference and other events
Ø Procurement, supervision and development of the union’s Information Technology resource to ensure an agile and future proofed organisation
Ø Project management - Managing competing deadlines, sequencing and prioritising tasks and deadlines, problem solving.
The Person:
The successful candidate will have:
Ø Relevant qualifications, preferable to degree level or professional equivalent
Ø Experience in office management and procurement
Ø Human Resources experience
Ø Experience in finance/accounts
Ø Experience in event organisation/management
Ø Relevant experience in IT systems and their application in an office situation
Details of the term and condition of employment are available on the TUI website – www.tui.ie
The Rewards
The salary reflects the significant responsibilities of the post and is aligned with the Civil Service Assistance Principal scale (€82,290 – €102,550). An appropriate pension arrangement will apply.
Please apply in the strictest confidence enclosing a comprehensive C.V. to: General Secretary, Teachers’ Union of Ireland, 73 Orwell Road, Dublin 6. Tel: 01- 4922588, applications to be marked Confidential Administrative Officer application or by email to mgillespie@tui.ie.
Closing date for applications: 28th May 2026 at 17.00.
Please note that canvassing will disqualify.
The TUI is an equal opportunities employer
