Assistant general secretary

The Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) is recruiting for an Assistant General Secretary.

The Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) is a public sector trade union affiliated to the ICTU and represents over 20,000 teachers and lecturers engaged in Post-Primary, Further and Higher Education in the Republic of Ireland.

It is seeking to fill the following senior position: Assistant General Secretary Fixed-Term (1-Year) Whole-Time Contract. The position is subject to a one-year probationary period.


The Position

This is a senior industrial relations position, and the person appointed will have responsibility for industrial relations matters in designated areas within the remit of the TUI.

Reporting to the General Secretary, the key responsibilities will include:

1. Conducting negotiations at national and local level.
2. Representing members at appropriate fora.
3. Advising and assisting the Officers and Executive Committee of the Union.

A detailed job description (as well as details of salary and the terms and conditions of employment) and an indicative list of the experience and attributes expected of the successful candidate are available on the TUI website - www.tui.ie.


The Rewards

The salary will reflect the significant responsibilities of the post and will be related to Public Service scales. Appropriate pension arrangements will apply.

Apply in the strictest confidence, enclosing a comprehensive C.V., to mgillespie@tui.ie or to General Secretary, Teachers’ Union of Ireland, 73 Orwell Road, Dublin 6, D06 YP89.

Please mark your application “Confidential Assistant General Secretary Application”.

Closing time and date for receipt of applications: 12.00 noon on Wednesday 7 May 2025.

Please note that canvassing will disqualify.

The TUI is an equal opportunities employer.

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