Senior Executive Officer, School Governance (Locality East)

PERSON SPECIFICATION NOTES TO JOB APPLICANTS

1. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how, and to what extent you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria, where relevant.

2. You must demonstrate how you meet the criteria by the closing date for applications, unless the criteria state otherwise.

3. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is outlined in the table below.

4. Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form.

5. Please note that the Selection Panel reserves the right to shortlist only those applicants that it believes most strongly meet the criteria for the role.

6. In the event of an excessive number of applications, the Selection Panel also reserves the right to apply any desirable criteria as outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting, in which case these will be applied in the order listed. It is important therefore that you also clearly demonstrate on your application form on how you meet any desirable criteria.

Section 1 - Essential Criteria

The following are essential criteria which will initially be measured at the shortlisting stage and which may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how, and to what extent you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.

• Qualifications/ Experience: Hold a HNC/HND or above examination qualification or above and have three years' demonstrable experience of working within an administrative role; OR have five years' demonstrable experience of working within an administrative role. Demonstrable experience in the use of Microsoft applications.
• Knowledge: Demonstrable knowledge of a range of School Development Service policies, procedures, practices, systems and operations. Demonstrable knowledge of effective approaches to service delivery and service improvement. Demonstrable knowledge of general Data Protection Regulations and Freedom of Information issues.
• Other: Willingness to occasionally work outside of normal working hours. The successful candidate will be required: to have access to a suitable vehicle (appropriately maintained and insured for Education Authority business) that will enable them to carry out the mobility requirements of the post in an efficient and effective manner and thus meet this essential criterion; OR be able to provide sufficient information on the application form that will satisfy the employer that he/she has access to an appropriate alternative form of transport that will enable them to carry out the mobility requirements of the post in an efficient and effective manner and thus meet this essential criterion.

Section 2 - Essential Criteria

The following are additional essential criteria which will be measured during the interview/selection stage in line with EA's Game Changing People Model.

• Skills/ Abilities: In line with EA's Game Changing People Model we will look for evidence of: Good organisational skills and ability to organise a busy workload to deliver effective results on time. Flexibility to meet the changing demands as required and to prioritise and delegate as required. Ability to communicate and work effectively with others as part of a team. Ability to use own initiative and judgement to solve problems and respond to others. Ability to take a responsive and customer focussed approach to work. Ability to manage and direct a team or provide specialist advice and guidance where required. Ability to review, implement processes and procedures leading to service delivery improvement.

Values Orientation: Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect EA's ethos and values. You will find information about our Values here.

Through the selection process we will also seek evidence that the personal values of candidates align with those of the EA. This will include evidence of commitment to equality and excellence in service delivery. These reflect our aim which is to meet the needs of all our children and young people equally, removing barriers to learning and ensuring equality of access to excellent education services so that every child can develop to his or her full potential.

DISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND

The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 defines working directly with children or young people or in specified places as 'regulated activity'. In the event that you are recommended for appointed to a post that involves 'regulated activity', the Education Authority will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background. Please note that you WILL be expected to meet the cost of an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate. Details of how to make payment will be sent at the pre-employment stage. Further information can be accessed at NI Direct or the Department of Justice.

The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer.