Vice-President, People and Culture

Munster Technological University (MTU) was established on 1st January 2021 and is the newest University in the South-West with six campuses across Cork and Kerry. MTU has over 18,000 learners, 2,000 staff and 140 courses and programmes ranging from apprenticeships, degrees, Masters to PhDs. Its mission is to lead change and, through education, empower people for a successful future in a globalised world.  MTU provides a broad range of programmes and research opportunities across multiple disciplines, contributing to regional development and innovation. This is an exciting time to join the MTU community as they continue through a period of transition and transformation. Through their distinct focus on high quality teaching, industry partnership, and community engagement and development, MTU provides significant contribution to the South-West region of Ireland. As MTU continues to grow and transition, the South-West region is similarly set to experience a significant expansion in its population and enterprise activity and the University is ready to serve to empower and enhance the region to meet the needs of the future. 

Within this period of transition and transformation, Munster Technological University (MTU) is seeking to appoint a Vice-President, People and Culture. The Vice-President will report directly to the President and is responsible for the theme of People and Community within the University Strategic Plan across all six campuses in MTU. The role of the Vice-President includes all aspects of HR including staff recruitment, retention, training and development, employee relations, and equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). The Vice-President will also lead staff engagement and satisfaction and collaborate closely with the Vice-President for Academic Affairs and Registrar to support student satisfaction. The Vice-President will play a critical role in creating a positive and supportive work environment that allows the University to attract and retain top talent while fostering a culture that aligns with the University’s values and goals. The Vice-President will lead and support the University community through complex organisational change, supporting Faculties, Departments and Functions through this change process. 

The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience leading an effective People strategy or people aspects of a strategy as well as having led a professional services function in a large and complex organisation. They will have a track record of delivering business planning and cost-efficient management of a budget to support organisational objectives. This individual will have a strong commitment to EDI, high emotional intelligence and be resilient and adaptable during times of change in order to develop relationships, drive initiatives and implement systems across the University. 

How to Apply

Perrett Laver, the appointed advisers of MTU, are conducting an executive search exercise alongside the public advertisement for this role. Perrett Laver will support the Search Committee in the discharge of its duties. Applications should consist of a full curriculum vitae detailing academic and professional qualifications and experience, full employment history showing the more significant positions, responsibilities held, relevant achievements and budgets and staff managed. CVs should be accompanied by a covering letter describing how candidates meet the criteria outlined in the candidate profile and why the appointment is of interest. Candidates are asked to set out briefly their vision for the role. 

Additional assessments may form part of the interview process. 

Applications can be uploaded to https://www.perrettlaver.com/campaigns/mtu-senior-appointments/ referencing the project number 6315. 

The closing date of applications is Friday, 7 March 2025. 

Munster Technological University is an equal opportunities employer. 

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