Executive Officer - Youth Service - to ASEO Strategic Planning & Reporting

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.

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: Qualifications/Experience
Essential Criteria: NVQ Level 3, BTEC National or two ‘A’ levels or equivalent or higher examination qualifications and two years' demonstrable experience working in an administrative role in an office environment to include demonstrable experience using Microsoft packages OR Four years’ demonstrable experience working in an administrative role in an office environment to include demonstrable experience using Microsoft packages. Have six months demonstrable experience in the preparation and interpretation of financial reports.
Method of Assessment: Shortlisting by Application Form

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: Knowledge
Essential Criteria: Knowledge of the requirements of an Executive Officer, Knowledge of the functions of the Education Authority, Knowledge of EA policies and procedures.
Method of Assessment: Interview

Factor: Skills/Abilities
Essential Criteria: In line with EA’s Game Changing People Model we will look for evidence of:
Ability to lead, direct and motivate a team;
Good organisational skills and ability to organise a busy workload to deliver effective results on time;
Flexibility to meet changing demands and to prioritise and delegate as required;
Ability to take a responsive and customer focused approach to work;
Excellent ICT skills;
Ability to work to a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Method of Assessment: Interview

Factor: Values Orientation
Essential Criteria: Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect EA’s ethos and values. You will find information about our Values here.
Method of Assessment: Interview

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…