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Job description

The SO roles outlined in this booklet are demanding but rewarding too. They are key middle management positions that offer something special: the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of people in Northern Ireland. As a middle manager in the NICS you will play an important part in delivering our business objectives and contributing to the success of our overarching purpose to develop and implement policies and help deliver services to the public. The NICS delivers across many major areas of life here: health and education, economic success and peaceful communities.

Responsibilities

• While not an exhaustive or prescriptive list of responsibilities, an indication of the main duties of the SO grade in the NICS is provided below. The emphasis on particular duties will vary depending on departmental business priorities and needs.
• The working environment can be fast-paced and there are often competing priorities with urgent tasks requiring completion within challenging timescales.
• These roles will give you the opportunity to develop and enhance your competence in a number of core areas. Most SOs will be line managers of a team of staff.
• Manage an area of operational delivery.
• Contribute to development and delivery of policy through research and analysis.
• Draft input into research documents, briefings, submissions, Assembly Questions.
• Provide advice, recommendations and support to managers.
• Engage with a range of stakeholders.
• Manage a team of staff.
• Follow Policy Guidelines.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience of managing the delivery of a quality service including identifying and implementing improvements to meet the requirements of a diverse range of customers.

Desirable Skills

• A minimum of 2 years’ demonstrable experience of effective leadership and communication, setting and prioritising goals to meet organisational business objectives

Further Information

NICS Application form only, Vacancy closing date Friday 22nd May at 12pm. The Northern Ireland Civil Service is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The following groups are under-represented at this grade in the Northern Ireland Civil Service. We therefore particularly welcome applications from: Protestants; People under the age of 35; People with a disability; and People from minority ethnic communities. All applications for employment are treated strictly on the basis of merit.

Application Information

Visit the recruitment service website www.nicsrecruitment.org.uk (Please quote reference number: IRC324802)