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Executive Officer Level Competencies 

Teamwork 

  • Shows respect for colleagues and co-workers
  • Develops and maintains good working relationships with others, sharing information and knowledge, as appropriate 
  • Offers own ideas and perspectives
  • Understands own role in the team, making every effort to play his/her part

Analysis & Decision Making

  • Effectively deals with a wide range of information sources, investigating all relevant issues 
  • Understands the practical implication of information in relation to the broader context in which they work – procedures, divisional objectives etc
  • Identifies and understands key issues and trends
  • Correctly extracts & interprets numerical information, conducting accurate numerical 
  • calculations
  • Draws accurate conclusions & makes balanced and fair recommendations backed up with evidence

Delivery of Results

  • Takes ownership of tasks and is determined to see them through to a satisfactory conclusion
  • Is logical and pragmatic in approach, setting objectives and delivering the best possible 
  • results with the resources available through effective prioritisation
  • Constructively challenges existing approaches to improve efficient customer service delivery
  • Accurately estimates time parameters for project, making contingencies to overcome 
  • obstacles
  • Minimises errors, reviewing learning and ensuring remedies are in place
  • Maximises the input of own team in ensuring effective delivery of results
  • Ensures proper service delivery procedures/protocols/reviews are in place and implemented

Interpersonal & Communication Skills

  • Modifies communication approach to suit the needs of a situation/ audience
  • Actively listens to the views of others
  • Liaises with other groups to gain co-operation
  • Negotiates, where necessary, to reach a satisfactory outcome
  • Maintains a focus on dealing with customers in an effective, efficient, and respectful manner
  • Is assertive and professional when dealing with challenging issues
  • Expresses self in a clear and articulate manner when speaking and in writing

Specialist Knowledge, Expertise and Self-Development

  • Displays high levels of skills/ expertise in own area and provides guidance to colleagues
  • Has a clear understanding of the role, objectives, and targets and how they support the 
  • service delivered by the unit and Department/ Organisation and can communicate this to the team
  • Leads by example, demonstrating the importance of development by setting time aside for development initiatives for self and the team

Drive & Commitment 

  • Is committed to the role, consistently striving to perform at a high level
  • Demonstrates flexibility and openness to change
  • Is resilient and perseveres to obtain objectives despite obstacles or setbacks
  • Ensures that customer service is at the heart of own/team-work
  • Is personally honest and trustworthy
  • Acts with integrity and encourages this in others