Organization

The Technology Universities Association (TUA) is the vote, the collective representative of the university’s technological sector in Ireland, which was created to defend the sector’s interests in the areas of higher education, research, institutional participation and regional development. TUA works cooperatively with the government, government agencies, and stakeholders to ensure that the university’s technological sector continues to prosper, and contributes to a useful way to society, and to address national and regional challenges.

TUA, which was recently established, represents a new chapter for the technological higher education sector in Ireland. It reflects the need for a concentrated and unified voice to support the continuous transformation of the University of Ireland technology sector. Based on the legacy of regional technical colleges that were originally created in the 1970s, and subsequent institutes of technology, all the five TUs were officially appointed between 2019 and 2022. TUA aims to direct these advanced universities during the training years, enhance their identity, impact and contribution to national and regional development.

Role

The Association of Technological Universities Association (TUA) seeks an experienced candidate for the role of CEO (CEO). The CEO will lead his task of representing the collective voice of the technological sector (TU) in Ireland, and consists of five technological universities and two technology institutes. They will form and lead policy development at the sector level in cooperation with presidents and senior leaders in member institutions, as well as expectations and response to national and global trends that affect the sector, the position of TUA, and the members it represents, as a proactive and consuming institution.

Person

The role requires a candidate that can show a busy record of effective leadership, advocacy, negotiation, and the participation of stakeholders at the highest levels of public affairs and experience in influencing government policy. A successful candidate will also have experience in public affairs or policy -making, as well as a busy impact record, with a network and credibility with the major stakeholders in the government, academic circles and industry. They will also have a strong understanding of the Ireland’s higher education scene, including an understanding of politics, financing and governance structures.

The application and more information

For more information, including a detailed candidate information booklet, and apply for this role visit www.forvismazars.com/ie/en/executiverabitment

All inquiries related to this role must be directed to the executive employment team by email to email execrecruit@mazars.ie Or by phone on +353 (1) 449 4400.

Forvis Mazars will manage all aspects of this recruitment project on behalf of the Association of Technology Universities.

No inquiries or conflict should be made directly to the Association of Technological Universities.

The deadline for applications: 12 noon, Monday, October 20, 2025.

The Technological Universities Association is an equal employer in opportunities with a strong commitment to diversity, integration and equality at all levels of the organization.