Description:
The Ideal Candidate must be able to demonstrate that they have sufficient experience and a proven track record in the following:
- Be able to demonstrate a proven capacity to contribute to the development and delivery of strategic objectives, including through the implementation of service improvements and change programmes.
- Have a clear track record of managing resources and utilizing data to ensure efficient service design and delivery;
- Have experience of leading and managing diverse teams, enhancing employee engagement, and creating a culture of innovation and personal responsibility;
- Have the ability to maximise financial resources within a budgetary control framework;
- Have a knowledge of Kildare Council Council’s strategic objectives, an understanding of the range of our internal and external stakeholders and a track record in successful stakeholder engagement;
- Have the ability to plan and prioritise work effectively, to work under pressure to tight deadlines and to take a strategic approach in the formulation and delivery of key policy objectives.
- Have an ability to foster and maintain productive working relationships within the organisation and with relevant stakeholders externally.
- Have knowledge of the structure and functions of local government, of current local government issues, future trends and strategic direction of local government and an understanding of the role of the Administrative Officer in this context.