Job ref: SA25-032-01 | Job type: Permanent
Location: Newry or Downpatrick Council Offices | Salary: PO3, SCP 34-37, currently £43,693 – £46,731 pa
Quantity of Posts Available: 1

Closing date: Monday 17 Mar 2025 12:00

Job summary

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Job Summary:
To be responsible to the Chief Executive for providing effective and dynamic leadership as well as strategic direction to the Executive Office the purpose of which is to provide a high quality, responsive and comprehensive service to the Chief Executive, Directors, Council, its Committees, Working Groups, Party Groupings and individual elected members.

To participate fully in the Chief Executive’s departmental management team; contribute to the decision making process of that team and to manage the operational Section in accordance with the strategic direction set by the team. To contribute to the corporate management of the Council through participation in appropriate corporate working groups and activities. To monitor and manage such budgets as are allocated for the discharge of the section’s functions in accordance with Council policies, financial regulations and standing orders to ensure the section’s objectives are met within budget. To ensure the necessary high standards of service delivery through the motivation and management of staff in an efficient and effective manner.

Engaging with party group leaders on political, civic leadership and protocol matters on a regular basis within the Council and externally with leaders of the political parties, MPs and MLA’s, as well as the Northern Ireland Office, the Northern Ireland Assembly, London and Dublin.

​​Duration of Appointment:
Permanent.

Hours of Work:
36 hours per week.
The post holder must be prepared to work outside normal office hours, including evenings, weekends, and Public and extra Statutory Holidays for which the appropriate payment will be made or time in lieu granted if relevant.

Location:
Location is Council Offices, Newry or Downshire Civic Centre, Downpatrick.
Whilst the current vacant post is based in Newry or Downpatrick, suitable candidates who are placed on a reserve list may be offered a similar post in other Council locations.
The post holder may be required to transfer to other locations in accordance with any requirements stated in the Job Description, any reviews of service delivery or other requirements as may arise from time to time. Any amendments made to work location will be implemented following appropriate consultation and provision of reasonable notice.

Salary
PO3 SCP 34-37, currently £43,693 – £46,731 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro rata to hours worked).

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