STRATEGIC PLANNING AND POLICY INFLUENCE The post holder will be expected to:
- Contribute to and where appropriate, lead the development and implementation of specific climate change targets relating to the EA Corporate Plan and Operations and Estates Directorate's Business Plan.
- Contribute to the development of a comprehensive service Development Plan.
- Work collaboratively with other Managers within the QES Service to ensure that priorities are translated into manageable objectives and communicated to relevant teams within the Service, as appropriate.
- Work collaboratively with other Managers within the QES Service to devise and implement effective systems to monitor, measure, control and report on the work of relevant teams within service to take account of changes in the internal and external environments which may impact on and influence
- Provide reports that can inform policy and strategic direction using formative and summative information which will guide future models of service delivery in relation to the service area.
CORPORATE LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT The post holder will be expected to:
- Contribute to the strategic planning, implementation and on-going monitoring of the service area.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and statutory frameworks.
- Establish, maintain, manage and review effective data systems.
- Co-ordinate, deliver or contribute to training and support with regards to specific service areas as required.
- Facilitate the induction of new staff and ongoing professional development of all staff in relation to the core objectives, expected outputs and outcomes in relation to the service.
- Prepare and deliver reports on behalf of the EA as required.
- Ensure that employees within the QES Service have an awareness of the corporate culture, values and processes which underpin organisational development.
- Delegate responsibilities and deploy staff in accordance with their skills and abilities, the needs of the EA and service specific priorities.
SERVICE DEVELOPMENT AND QUALITY ASSURANCE The postholder will be expected to:
- Assist the EA in the development of policies and plans in line with overall strategic policy and objectives.
- Ensure effective and rigorous quality assurance systems are in place to maintain high standards.
- Ensure effective engagement, capacity building and monitoring arrangements with other teams within the QES Service.
- Participate in review processes to enable the development, review and compliance of all quality assurance policies and procedures.
- Foster and facilitate the development of staff skills in relation to negotiating and collaborating with schools and other professionals.
- Liaise and work co-operatively with colleagues in other sections of the EA to ensure consistent and coherent approaches towards training and services in relation to language and communication support.
- Manage staff to perform to their potential, promote their professional development and give support when required.
MANAGING FINANCIAL RESOURCES The post holder will be expected to:
- Follow robust corporate governance procedures and financial control frameworks for effective management of the budget for the service and monitor expenditure ensuring propriety, regularity and value for money within the allocated budget.
- Facilitate reporting protocols that are required by the EA.
PARTNERSHIP WORKING The post holder will be expected to:
- Enhance the development of the service by building on effective partnerships.
- Develop links across the EA's Directorates as necessary.
- Ensure effective systems are in place for communication and consultation with service users, both internally and externally.
- Contribute to attendance at meetings both internally and with other stakeholders, in accordance with corporate goals, service targets, multi-agency action plans and in line with EA and DE requirements.
OTHER DUTIES - Comply with EA policies and procedures in relation to the duties and responsibilities of the post.
- Any such other duties that the EA may from time to time require.
The list of duties is not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive. The post holder may be required to undertake various other duties as deemed necessary and commensurate with the level of responsibility of the post. The Authority reserves the right to update the Job Description to reflect the changing needs of the Service in consultation with the post holder.
This job description is intended to provide a broad outline of responsibilities, and reflects an initial assessment of the needs of the Service. As such, it is not intended to be exhaustive, and may be subject to on-going review and refinement to ensure the Directorate's ability to meet the evolving needs of the business. Other reasonable duties may be assigned by the Director, Assistant Director, Head of QSHE and QES Senior Manager.
In accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998), the post holder is expected to promote good relations, equality of opportunity and pay due regard for equality legislation at all times.
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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.
Factor Essential Criteria Method of Assessment Qualifications/ Professional Membership/
Experience A bachelor's degree (UK Qualification and Credit Framework Level 6) or an equivalent or higher qualification and two years' experience of providing specialist advice and support to senior managers on a range of complex climate and sustainability issues and environmental management systems;
OR
have five years' experience of providing specialist advice and support to senior managers on a range of complex climate and sustainability issues and environmental management systems.
A Member of a relevant professional body e.g. Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment or equivalent.
Provide evidence of knowledge and experience on having led on each of the following within a complex organisation:
a. Development and implementation of a Climate and Sustainability Strategy and Action Plan.
b. Development and implementation of an Environmental Management System.
c. Establishment of systems to monitor, record and evaluate scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon emissions across diverse service areas.
d. Delivery of transformational change to drive climate performance improvement.
e. Financial and Staff management.
Demonstrable experience of regularly and directly supporting and advising Senior management on complex operational issues and statutory and legislative requirements.
Shortlisting by Application Form
Knowledge Demonstrable knowledge of the current and anticipated challenges related to the role.
Shortlisting by Application Form
Other 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.
Shortlisting by Application Form
S ection 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 .
Factor Essential Criteria Method of Assessment Experience Experience of delivering significant transformational projects / initiatives/ programmes, including digital transformation programmes to achieve service-wide business objectives and meet customer expectations.
Interview/Presentation
Skills/
Abilities In line with EA's Game Changing People Model we will look for evidence of:
The ability to champion EA strategic priorities and deliver change through a design mindset.
Skills to drive and deliver service improvement to children and young people.
Strong collaborative working skills and an ability to build genuine and productive alliances.
Excellent leadership and management skills.
Proven ability to achieve challenging targets and objectives in agreed timeframes.
The ability to analyse complex written material, identify and summarise key issues.
Interview/Presentation
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
Interview
Section 3 - Desirable Criteria Some or all of the desirable criteria may be applied by the Selection Panel in order to determine a manageable pool of candidates. Desirable criteria will be applied in the order listed. You should make it clear on your application form how, and to what extent you meet the desirable criteria, as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.
Factor Desirable Criteria Method of Assessment Experience Experience of overseeing and applying research into best practice sustainability reporting through collaboration with Universities, industry or technical working groups.
Shortlisting by Application Form
Our ValuesThrough 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 to you at the pre-employment stage. Further information can be accessed at NI Direct or the Department of Justice.
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