The Staff Officer is a frontline supervisory position in the Council with responsibility for managing the performance of a section or function within a Department.  He/she will work as part of a multidisciplinary team within the Council, assisting with the implementation of work programmes to achieve goals, targets and standards set out in Departmental and Team Development Plans.  A Staff Officer is expected to use initiative, work to a high standard and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

The ideal candidate shall have:

• Knowledge of the structure and functions of local government, of current local government issues and of the key influencers of local government;
• An understanding of the role of Staff Officer;
• An understanding of the representational role of the elected members and the need to work with them to deliver quality services and implement policy decisions;
• An ability to supervise a team effectively to achieve a common goal, ensuring strong governance and ethics standards are adhered to and maintained;
• An ability to motivate and encourage staff under his/her control to achieve maximum performance by supporting the current Performance Management and Development System (PMDS);
• A career record that demonstrates an ability to supervise staff;
• Relevant administrative experience and input to delivery of organisational objectives;
• Proven management report writing and analysis skills;
• An ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines in the delivery of key operational objectives

• Be self motivated with ability to work on his/her own initiative;
• Have strong interpersonal communication skills and be capable of representing the Council in a professional and credible manner with all stakeholders;
• Have an awareness of Health & Safety Legislation and Regulations, the implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS is Monday, 21^st 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 21^st 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.

Louth County Council