The duties of the office are to give to the local authority under the direction and supervision of its appropriate officer such services of an executive, supervisory or advisory nature as are required for the exercise and performance of any of its powers and duties and shall include the duty of deputising for other officers of the local authority when required and such duties as may be required in relation to the area of any other local authority.

The duties shall include but are not limited to:

• Providing high level administrative support based on a thorough understanding of the overall workings and policy of a section.
• Management of Staff.
• Representing the Council at a variety of meetings.
• Budget preparation and management of same.
• Attending inter-departmental meetings on behalf of the section to which you are assigned.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with external agencies as appropriate to the activities of the section.
• Continuously monitoring existing procedures to ensure they comply with best practice and the development of new/improved procedures where appropriate.
• Policy formation
• Attending court as a witness for the Council as required.
• Working on inter-departmental teams concerned with introducing organisational change.
• To undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibilities as may be required from time to time.

NOTES

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS is Monday, 7^th July 2025 at 4.30 p.m.  Late applications will not be accepted.

Have you:

• Completed your application form in full?
• Supplied correct and factual information? 
• Indicated which Panels you wish to be considered for?

• Forward any certificates, references or CV’s with the application form. 
• Post hard copies of your application.
• Canvass any persons connected with Louth County Council or the Interview Board in relation to this post.
• Submit False or misleading information.  This may lead to later termination of employment.

• Ensure you apply before the deadline of 4.30pm on Monday 7^th July 2025
• Check for automated response to emailed application and keep as proof of date and time of application.
• In the event of no response to your email application please contact the HR Section the next day.

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