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RICHMONDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential Desirable Assessment of Criteria Qualifications Relevant higher education qualification eg. Degree, or professional or vocational qualification in a mainstream discipline. Postgraduate management qualification eg. MBA, DMS. Application form Experience At least 5 years relevant experience at a senior level in a local authority or similar organisation involving the management of financial and human resources, elected member contact and regular attendance at local authority committees, including presentation of reports. Experience of strategic leadership and achievement. Evidence of ongoing training in aspects of senior management. Evidence of commitment to personal development Application form Knowledge Wide knowledge of service delivery issues within local government. An understanding of managerial techniques and issues. Understanding of the issues involved in working in a political environment. Understanding of and commitment to the values and ethos of public service and the ability to promote these by example and leadership. Knowledge and understanding of key current issues in local government. Application form Interview process Personal Aptitudes and skills Ability to respond flexibly and imaginatively to changing demands and expectations from Councillors, Senior Management, employees and residents. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Good interpersonal and negotiation skills. Ability to translate Council policy into a workable business plan. Leadership and team building skills. The ability to assimilate and analyse materials in a short time and to make sound decisions. Proficiency in the planning and management of resources. The ability to apply knowledge to achieve positive results. Application form Interview process Disposition Energy, commitment and tenacity to meet timetables and deliver results. Ability to motivate others. Ability to