Posted 13 August, 2026
Executive Officer - SUMIT Project
Trinity College Dublin
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 720669472
Job Title : Executive Officer - SUMIT Project
Pay Scale : Executive Officer Merged
Closing Date : 24-Aug-2026 12:00
Contact Email : [email protected]
Trinity is Ireland's leading university and is ranked 75th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years. Thrive: Trinity College Dublin's Strategic Plan 2025 - 2030
Post ID: 039384
Post Summary
The SUMIT (Substance Use and Mental Health Interventions using Digital Technology) project is a pioneering all-Ireland initiative aimed at improving support for people with co-occurring substance use and mental health issues (PWSUMHI). Following two years of strategic engagement, SUMIT has identified four key systemic challenges:
To address these challenges, the project is developing three digitally enabled products to support 1,500 individuals within a cross-border test bed environment. This work aims to drive digital inclusion, enhance service capacity, and inform broader policy and service transformation across health and social care systems.
Within this ambitious initiative, the Executive Officer will play a vital role in supporting the research and financial operations of the project. The role will be central to ensuring accurate financial management, compliance, and reporting, while also providing key support to the research leadership-contributing directly to the successful delivery and long-term impact of this transformative cross-border effort
Post status: Specific Purpose Contract
The specific purpose of this role is to provide research and financial operations support to a body of work developing three digitally enabled products as part of SUMIT (Substance Use and Mental Health Interventions using Digital Technology) research project. Employment is not offered on an indefinite duration basis as it is expected that when the digital products are developed, the role will no longer be required.
Hours of Post: Part-Time, 0.3 FTE
Salary: This appointment will be made on pro-rata on the Executive Officer Merged Salary Scale (€34,363 - €52,754 pro-rata 0.3 FTE per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie)
How to apply:
To assist the selection process, applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (maximum one A4 page) that specifically addresses the following points:
Applicants who do not address these requirements in their cover letter will not be considered at the shortlisting stage.
Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.
Please see the Job Description below for this position.
Informal enquiries about this post should be made to **Professor Catherine Comiskey, Professor Of Healthcare Modelling [email protected]
Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner at [email protected] and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.
Our Values - putting our words into action
Values matter. They are key to the success of our Strategic Plan. We centre our behavioural values around the importance of belonging. We recognise that the university will thrive by each of us respecting and caring for one another. We know we can achieve much more through working together. We know too that we must take responsibility for our actions and be accountable. We must, and will never stop, imagining. And through being nature positive we connect not just with the environment but with our ambitions for a sustainable future.
At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities, those who have followed non-traditional career paths, and those who have taken time out for reasons such as family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants, including those who have been displaced due to conflict or war.
Trinity College Dublin is Ireland's premier university. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and hold an Athena Swan Silver Award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and across the higher education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and creating a family-friendly working environment.
Pay Scale : Executive Officer Merged
Closing Date : 24-Aug-2026 12:00
Contact Email : [email protected]
Trinity is Ireland's leading university and is ranked 75th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years. Thrive: Trinity College Dublin's Strategic Plan 2025 - 2030
Post ID: 039384
Post Summary
The SUMIT (Substance Use and Mental Health Interventions using Digital Technology) project is a pioneering all-Ireland initiative aimed at improving support for people with co-occurring substance use and mental health issues (PWSUMHI). Following two years of strategic engagement, SUMIT has identified four key systemic challenges:
- Barriers to accessing care and support
- Service-centric rather than person-centred approaches
- Lack of integrated, joined-up care
- Limited-service capacity and digital skills
To address these challenges, the project is developing three digitally enabled products to support 1,500 individuals within a cross-border test bed environment. This work aims to drive digital inclusion, enhance service capacity, and inform broader policy and service transformation across health and social care systems.
Within this ambitious initiative, the Executive Officer will play a vital role in supporting the research and financial operations of the project. The role will be central to ensuring accurate financial management, compliance, and reporting, while also providing key support to the research leadership-contributing directly to the successful delivery and long-term impact of this transformative cross-border effort
Post status: Specific Purpose Contract
The specific purpose of this role is to provide research and financial operations support to a body of work developing three digitally enabled products as part of SUMIT (Substance Use and Mental Health Interventions using Digital Technology) research project. Employment is not offered on an indefinite duration basis as it is expected that when the digital products are developed, the role will no longer be required.
Hours of Post: Part-Time, 0.3 FTE
Salary: This appointment will be made on pro-rata on the Executive Officer Merged Salary Scale (€34,363 - €52,754 pro-rata 0.3 FTE per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie)
How to apply:
To assist the selection process, applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (maximum one A4 page) that specifically addresses the following points:
- Clearly outline relevant experience and how this experience has contributed to their knowledge.
- Demonstrate, through past examples, their ability to work on their own initiative and to resolve problems.
Applicants who do not address these requirements in their cover letter will not be considered at the shortlisting stage.
Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.
Please see the Job Description below for this position.
Informal enquiries about this post should be made to **Professor Catherine Comiskey, Professor Of Healthcare Modelling [email protected]
Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner at [email protected] and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.
Our Values - putting our words into action
Values matter. They are key to the success of our Strategic Plan. We centre our behavioural values around the importance of belonging. We recognise that the university will thrive by each of us respecting and caring for one another. We know we can achieve much more through working together. We know too that we must take responsibility for our actions and be accountable. We must, and will never stop, imagining. And through being nature positive we connect not just with the environment but with our ambitions for a sustainable future.
At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities, those who have followed non-traditional career paths, and those who have taken time out for reasons such as family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants, including those who have been displaced due to conflict or war.
Trinity College Dublin is Ireland's premier university. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and hold an Athena Swan Silver Award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and across the higher education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and creating a family-friendly working environment.
