Senior Manager (Policy, Performance & Elections)

Job Summary

We may conduct our interviews in person or using Microsoft Teams for video calling. All you need is a device with a camera and access to the internet. We will provide guidance and instructions on how to use this method if your interview is being held virtually.

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The Council is looking to appoint a Senior Manager to lead the Corporate Policy, Performance and Elections Team in the development, management and coordination of corporate policy, including equalities, health improvement and corporate performance. The role includes leading on the development of the North Ayrshire Council Plan, Annual Delivery Plan and the Performance Management Framework and ensuring that the Council meets it statutory obligations with regard to audit and public reporting of Statutory Performance Indicators. The role also involves responsibility for leading a team in the delivery of elections and referenda in North Ayrshire. The successful applicant will be able to lead, motivate and inspire to deliver innovative service for the future. 

For more details see the attached Role Profile below.

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Staff Values & Behaviours

North Ayrshire Council uses behavioural based approach throughout the recruitment process. Our staff values of Focus, Passion & Inspiration will be explored for this vacancy.

Further information on our Staff Values and how to complete behaviour based application form questions is available on the Council’s website.

Additional Information

Politically Restricted

Please note that this post is politically restricted.

References

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Our Workstyles

As an employer of choice, North Ayrshire Council has identified four different Workstyles. Each post in the council has been allocated one of these styles:

Agile – 100% of time spent working agile (flexibly) and interacting with others. Able to work at home, office or multiple locations.  May be required to attend office on set days/rota basis as the role requires.

This post has been allocated the workstyle: Agile

More information on our workstyles can be found in our HR Guide: Workstyles.  If you have any questions on the allocated Workstyle for this post, please ask at interview.