Fagel Collection Project Manager

Trinity is Irelands 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. Trinity College Dublin- an introduction. Post ID: 038729 Post Summary:- This role, at Assistant Librarian 1 scale, will involve Project Management oversight of the Unlocking the Fagel Collection project which includes several work packages, including the conservation, cataloguing, digitisation, research, and outreach elements. Direct line management will include the two project bibliographers and any other project staff appointed into Research Collections (e.g. Fellows, Research Assistants). The Project Manager will also provide non-line management support and guidance for colleagues working on the collection in other Library teams (e.g. in conservation, digitisation). The Library requires a candidate with proven experience in staff and project management, analytics and reporting, as well as in-depth knowledge of bibliographic record creation, including analysis of provenance and material characteristics. Multi-lingual language comprehension, and especially Dutch, will be beneficial. Post status: Specific Purpose Contract The specific purpose of this role is for overseeing the project management of the 'Unlocking the Fagel Collection' project. This role is not offered on an indefinite basis as once the deliverables of the project have been achieved; the role will cease. This role is also resourced with time-limited external philanthropic funding. This funding is not part of the core funding of the university and will cease in a finite period. Therefore, termination of this contract will occur upon completion of the work in which you are engaged, or if the funding stream is terminated or withdrawn by the funding agency. Hours of Post: 35 hours per week Salary: This appointment will be made on the Assistant Librarian 1 payscale (€58,999- €89,647 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. ( 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. Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Laura Shanahan, Head of Research Collections: Application queries about this post, please email the Andrea Free at recruitment and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading. 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 Irelands 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 worklife balance and creating a family-friendly working environment. Skills: Project Management conservation cataloguing Benefits: pension