Level 2 competencies for executive officer jobs

Core competencies

The core competencies for jobs at this level must be reflected in your written application.

Making effective decisions: Takes decisions within the limits of their role quickly and confidently.; Conducts thorough analysis and makes decisions based on well supported facts.; Fully considers the potential impact of their decisions.; Acts with confidence in making decisions and prepared to explain them clearly.; Asks questions and says when they are unsure of what they have to do.
Making things happen: Thinks ahead - creates clear plans, prioritises, and manages own work.; Ensures own objectives are understood and they are clear of what is expected of them.; Works with energy and pace.; Monitors progress and delivers priorities on time and to a high standard.; Takes on extra work to support others when needed.
Navigating change: Encourages colleagues to proactively respond to emergencies.; Readily volunteers to assume new responsibilities - is happy and flexible to work where needed most.; Supports their team and colleagues through changes.; Identifies ways to simplify or speed up approaches to their job.; Proactively adapts and supports changes.
Collaboration: Contributes to a positive team spirit - is consistently helpful, supportive and respectful.; Develops a range of contacts outside of own project team Anticipates what information needs to be shared and when - keeps others up to date.; Readily spots opportunities to share learning and make progress by working with colleagues.; Relates easily to people from diverse backgrounds and geographies - challenges examples of unfair treatment or inequality.
Leading and influencing: Conveys enthusiasm and energy around project goals - encourages others to do the same.; Written and verbal communication is clear and structured.; Demonstrates pride in the organisation and what it stands for.; Speaks confidently when influencing colleagues and managers.

Role specific competencies

Developing high performance: Takes ownership for own development - consistently achieves development objectives.; Proactively supports development of colleagues and staff reports.; Personally seeks to improve the performance of direct staff and team members.; Gives constructive and timely feedback to colleagues and regularly seeks it.; Takes responsibility for quality of work - increases personal contribution through continuous learning.
Thinking with vision: Understands how their activities fit into achieving our priorities - explains decisions to others.; Understands when to challenge existing practice or take action to establish a new precedent.; Focuses on the overall goal and intent of what they are trying to achieve, not just the task.; Proactively suggests improvements and alternatives.; Shows an awareness of our wider priorities and what's happening outside of the organisation.
Delivering in partnership: Flexible in adapting to different working habits or expectations in partner organisations.; Readily looks to delivery partners for their knowledge and expertise.; Knows who to contact in partner organisations when they need help.; Is consistently helpful, positive and collaborative with delivery partners.; Readily shares information with delivery partners - ensures they are up to date.
Delivering value for money: Can justify expenditure and create well supported argument for extra expenditure, such as overtime.; Provides well supported cost/benefit arguments to support recommendations.; Gets best value for money using relevant policies and processes.; Challenges others appropriately where they see wastage.; Takes on board and actively considers all ideas for improved efficiencies no matter where they come from in the organisation.