Research And Innovation Office Administrative Assistant

Purpose of the Role

The Research & Innovation Office (RIO) Administrative Assistant is a key role for the Research and Innovation function at CHI. The post holder will provide essential support for Research & Innovation activities across CHI sites and play a central role in ensuring its smooth operation.

The post holder will need to coordinate multiple tasks and interact with a wide variety of stakeholders. They will have strong organisational skills and the ability to work productively in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly motivated team, work in a rewarding dynamic environment and be involved in the development of the Research & Innovation function towards the opening of the new children’s hospital.

Essential Criteria:

· Minimum qualification: successful completion of Leaving Certificate (or equivalent).

· At least 4 years of experience in an administrative role in a healthcare, pharmaceutical, or academic setting

· Strong IT skills, including expertise in the use of the Microsoft Office suite

· Previous relevant experience working in a research environment

· Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills

Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above is met.

The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria.

* Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV’s will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.

The closing date for submissions of CV’s and cover letter is 31stJuly 2025 by 23:45pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking ‘Apply for Job’.

Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.

For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact Aisling Geraghty, rio@childrenshealthireland.ie

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Team recruitment@childrenshealthireland.ie

PLEASE NOTE:

CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees, CHI internal transfers and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the launch of our new corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey.

So that the Onboarding team can confirm your start date, you will need to ensure that your mandatory training is completed at least 7 days prior to your commencement date.

It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.

Below, you’ll find the list of commencement dates for 2025.

· September 1st

· September 15th

· October 13th