The Role of the Senior Staff OfficerThe Senior Staff Officer is a middle management supervisory position within the local authority. A Senior Staff Officer will generally work under the direction and management of an Administrative Officer, Senior Executive Officer or analogous grade and may from time to time be required to deputise for more senior staff.The Senior Staff Officer is a frontline management position in the Council which has assigned responsibility for managing the performance of a department, section within a department or a business unit, of the local authority. He/she is responsible for ensuring that goals set out in the Corporate, Departmental and Team plans become operational actions within their department or unit and will generally work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.A Senior Staff Officer also works closely with senior management, elected representatives, external agencies and relevant stakeholders to deliver services to the highest standard. The Senior Staff Officer is expected to carry out their duties with an understanding of the political context of local government and in such a manner that enhances public trust and confidence and ensures impartial decision making. The ideal candidate must therefore be a highly motivated person, with a strong sense of commitment to delivering quality public services willing to take on a challenge and work on their own initiative.It is desirable that the successful candidate will demonstrate through their application form and at interview that he/she has:A satisfactory knowledge of the functions and duties of Local Authorities;A satisfactory knowledge or experience of office organisation;Excellent communication, interpersonal and people management skills;Excellent organisational, time management and leadership skills;Ability to work effectively under pressure and achieve objectives in a timely manner;Good understanding and knowledge of local authority policy procedures and practices;Ability to work effectively as part of a team;Be self-motivated with ability to work on own initiative;Proven problem solving and trouble shooting skills;Budgetary management skills;Supervisory management skills;Have knowledge and experience of operating ICT systems;A current, full, Category B driving licence and have access to own car.