President, Technological University Dublin

The Role

TU Dublin is currently seeking applicants for the role of President. The position of President is a pivotal role in the Irish higher education sector with the University serving as a major catalyst for both regional and national economic growth at a time of significant sectoral change.

As President, the successful appointee will be the University’s chief officer and accountable person, complying with the code of practice for the governance of public bodies. Reporting to the Governing Body and working within the legislative framework of the Technological Universities Act 2018 and the Higher Education Act 2022 the successful appointee will be an exceptional and genuine leader, possessing excellent networking, communication, and collaboration skills. They will also be a highly regarded scholar with a demonstrated record as a thoughtful, effective and enthusiastic academic leader with an ability to translate bold ideas into reality.

The Person

The successful appointee will have highly developed leadership, organisational and communication skills, combined with the strategic capability, vision and drive to shape the future of TU Dublin.

They will have experience of operating at and working with senior level leadership in education, government, the public sector, in external organisation(s) or in industry, as well as developing strong, productive and sustainable relationships across a wide range of stakeholders. In addition, this role requires a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the higher education landscape, as well as an appreciation of the University’s regional, national and international remit.

Further Information

For further information please see the detailed candidate information booklet below. All enquiries relating to this role should be directed to the Executive Recruitment team by email to execrecruit@mazars.ie or by telephone on +353 (1) 449 4400.

Applications

Applications are to be submitted via the online portal available here (filter results by ‘Executive Search’ category”) and must include:

1. A cover letter outlining how you meet the criteria outlined above, why the appointment is of interest, and what you believe you can bring to the role;
2. A comprehensive CV clearly showing your relevant achievements and experience.

Forvis Mazars will be managing all aspects of this recruitment project on behalf of TU Dublin. No enquiries or canvassing should be made directly to TU Dublin.