Person Specification

It is essential that in your written application you give evidence of examples of proven experience in each of the following selection criteria in "Part One" of the Person Specification.

These responses will be further developed and discussed with those candidates invited for interview, together with the criteria listed in "Part Two".

Part One

BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE

Consistent achievement at a Chief Executive or senior management level in an organisation of comparable size and complexity.
A proven track record of successful corporate management and leading in the formulation and delivery of corporate objectives and strategies.
A proven track record of effective decision making within a political environment.
A demonstrable track record of successfully leading organisational and cultural change in a manner that inspires and motivates employees.
A demonstrable record of establishing a strong performance culture, delivering services that are responsive and customer-focused and achieving results.
A successful track record of building productive internal and external relationships and working across organisational boundaries.
Extensive experience of successful financial and people management within a large complex, multi-functional organisation.
Evidence of success in building and enhancing the reputation of an organisation.
Evidence of personal leadership in achieving equality of opportunity in employment and service delivery.

Part Two

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

A comprehensive understanding of local government, the national and political context within which it operates and the current challenges and opportunities.
Well developed leadership skills that encourage commitment from others and promote a positive and motivated organisational culture.
An ability to operate sensitively within a political environment and to develop relationships with all members that command respect, trust and confidence.
An ability to maintain a clear overview of issues affecting the Council and manage competing priorities within financial constraints.
An ability to make difficult decisions in a challenging environment and to manage conflict and resistance positively.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills and an ability to influence outcomes through effective reasoning and persuasion.
An ability to relate to and win the confidence and trust of members, staff, residents and partners.
An ability to develop and implement corporate strategies in pursuit of agreed goals.
Financial and commercial awareness, with strong analytical skills and a creative approach to problem solving.
An ability to provide clear, appropriate, balanced and unambiguous advice.
An ability to manage corporate and individual performance in a manner that raises standards and delivers results.
An ability to initiate and complement creative and innovative approaches to community leadership and service delivery.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Ambition, drive and resilience: An ability to deliver under pressure.
An empowering style, valuing the contributions of others and committed to staff development.
A strong commitment to service excellence, customer supremacy and continuous improvement.
Results focussed and performance driven.
Leads from the front, an honest and straightforward style that gains the respect of others.
A commitment to local democracy, social justice, equality and accountability to the community.
Personal conduct, integrity and credibility that commands the confidence of members, managers, staff, local communities, external partners and stakeholders.

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Competency Levels

The level needed in each competency for effective performance in the role is
available to Ealing Council download here.