Candidates for this demanding role will need to demonstrate the following core competences:
Setting direction - an understanding of the political and public sector context in which the Electoral Office for Northern Ireland operates, able to set and prioritise strategic outcomes and deliver operational change, with a focus on improving service delivery and value for money;
Delivering results - ability to identify economic, market and customer issues, using these to promote innovative business models and commercial agreements that deliver greatest value;
Making effective decisions - ability to analyse complex strategic issues that cut across all aspects of the business and demonstrate sound judgement to minimise risks and achieve effective outcomes;
Communicating and collaborating - demonstrate excellent external and internal communication skills, with an ability to develop a strong collaborative culture during a period of organisational change.