Job Description
CSS Officer (Level 7) - Mid & East Antrim Borough Council - Ballymena Mid & East Antrim Borough Council is seeking a CSS Officer (Level 7) in Ballymena. This role offers the opportunity to lead on project delivery, provide strategic advice, and support continuous improvement across council services. About the role:
1. £21.65 per hour
2. 37 hours per week (weekends, evenings and public holidays as and when required)
3. Temporary - 3 months
4. Public Sector
5. Please note the closing date for this vacancy is Monday 2nd March at 4.00pm
What you'll be doing in this role
6. Develop and track project plans, outlining steps and tasks to be undertaken, leading to the successful delivery of new processes and arrangements. Oversee the delivery of project plans, offering assistance and direction. Monitor performance against plans, utilising relevant software systems, where appropriate. Report progress on project plans, highlighting risks as appropriate on a regular basis to Senior Management, Elected Members, Council, Committees, to facilitate effective decision-making.
7. Prepare in-depth well-informed corporate consultation responses ensuring coordinated input from senior officers and Elected Members reflecting the Council’s strategic priorities.
8. Provide training, support, and advice to managers and staff supporting business processes and administration.
9. Research and promote best practice, innovation and continuous improvement and assist with any council policy and strategy work, as required, ensuring alignment with Council priorities.
10. Develop Forward Work Plans, with an understanding of critical decisions needed at key times of the year.
11. Lead research initiatives, incorporating consultation and engagement with relevant stakeholders to inform the development of Corporate Strategy, Policy and continuous improvement. This would include producing research papers and policy briefs to support evidence-based decision making.
What you'll need for this role
12. Degree in any discipline
13. 2 years’ experience of working in a role where you have provided advice and guidance to senior management, contributing to the achievement of effective outcomes.
14. 2 years’ experience collaborating and influencing senior internal and external stakeholders demonstrating the continued achievement of organisational outcomes.
15. 2 years’ experience of preparing, implementing and reporting on plans/ programmes to meet timescales and budgets.
16. Alternatively, if you do not have a 3rd level qualification you should demonstrate 4 years’ experience in each of these areas.
17. A full current driving licence valid in the UK and access to a vehicle OR have access to a form of transport that enables you to carry out the duties of the post. Applies only to applicants who have a disability under the Disability Discrimination Act
If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you! Even if you don’t meet every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply – we may have other suitable roles for you.