Administrative Officer

Administrative

Grade VII

€60,611 to €78,795

Advertised Date: 13 May 2026 Annual Salary

Cavan

Permanent

Closing Date: 28 May 2026, 05:00 PM

Job Summary

The Administrative Officer is a middle management position within Cavan County Council and is responsible for the administration and management of one or more sections or departments handling specific areas of the Council's activities, including the management of staff. The Administrative Officer contributes to and implements the strategic and policy decisions of the Council, through ensuring the implementation of operational plans.

The post holder will be expected to work closely with senior managers and elected representatives in delivering services to the highest standard and to contribute to the development and implementation of strategies and policies.

The Administrative Officer is the primary point of contact and liaison with other departments or directorates in relation to all operational matters for the service delivery section or sections for which they are responsible.

The Administrative Officer is expected to carry out their duties with an understanding of the political context of local government and in such a manner that enhances public trust and confidence and ensures impartial decision making.

Duties \& Responsibilities

The Administrative Officer responsibilities are set out below:

• To be responsible for the management and administration of one or more sections or departments within the Council, including the management of staff and the planning and prioritising of work programmes.
• To contribute to and implement the strategic and policy decisions of the Council by ensuring that work programmes within their area of responsibility are implemented to deliver on the Council’s corporate and operational plans.
• To develop and maintain productive working relationships with all external agencies, bodies, elected representatives, committee members and other stakeholders, including providing information and assistance when required.
• To communicate and liaise effectively with employees, managers in other sections, senior managers, customers and elected representatives and other stakeholders in relation to operational matters for their section.
• To research, analyse and communicate information on specific issues and policies as appropriate, including compiling, preparing and presenting reports, presentations, correspondence etc.
• To represent the local authority on committees and at meetings and to report on progress in his or her respective section or department as required.
• To provide support and administrative assistance in the delivery of projects as required.
• To be responsible for the day-to-day financial management of capital and operational expenditure in the department or section, including preparation of budgets and maximising funding opportunities where appropriate.
• To identify opportunities for improvements in the service delivery, value for money and other efficiencies within the relevant area of responsibility and to use performance indicators effectively as appropriate.
• To communicate, implement and manage change management initiatives within the relevant area of responsibility.
• To manage and supervise employees in supporting roles, including assigning duties and workload, providing on-going support, handling day to day issues and identifying training and development requirements as appropriate.
• To ensure that department or section operations are in compliance with all Council policies, procedures, practices and standards and in compliance with the principles of good governance, legislative requirements and Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government circulars and guidance.
• To provide assistance in the understanding and interpretation of the Council’s policies and procedures to employees in their area of responsibility and to customers and other stakeholders as appropriate.
• To participate in corporate management activities and responsibilities appropriate to the grade.
• To be in compliance with Health and Safety legislative requirements, policies and procedures and safe systems of work.
• To deputise for the line manager or equivalent as required.
• To undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility as may be required from time to time.

HR

Contact Details

Cavan County Council

Courthouse

Farnham Street

0494378300

[email protected]