Senior Executive Officer

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Senior Executive Officer

Dublin City Council takes the lead role in shaping the strategic vision of Dublin as a dynamic and sustainable city and seeks to continually enhance the city's attractiveness as a place in which to invest, to work, to live and to visit.

With an annual expenditure of almost €1.8 billion (revenue and capital) and a workforce of 6,000 (FTEs), the City Council provides a diverse, multi-layered and evolving range of services and infrastructure to both citizens and visitors to Dublin that sustain the life of the city. These services include the provision of housing, planning, development, economic, environmental, roads and traffic, fire and emergency, leisure, cultural and community services. Many of these services, including traffic, drainage and fire and emergency services are provided on a regional basis for the Greater Dublin Area.

An opportunity now exists in Dublin City Council for the position of Senior Executive Officer.

Job Summary/Description:

The Senior Executive Officer reports to the Executive Manager and is responsible for the efficient management, direction and development of the department and function to which they are assigned. They work within defined parameters relevant to the position, in accordance with the City Council's vision and objectives as set out in the Corporate Plan. Delivery of efficient services and value for money is crucial.

The Senior Executive Officer is responsible for leading on policy implementation, service delivery and change management in a dynamic and goal driven environment. The role offers the opportunity to demonstrate leadership, innovation, agility and a commitment to customer service. The Senior Executive Officer is required to work closely with the Senior Management Team and Elected Members to deliver the full range of services, implement local policy decisions and deliver on strategic corporate objectives.

A full list of essential requirements is available in the Information Booklet.

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Closing Date: 3pm Thursday 26th February 2026