Senior Executive Parks & Landscape Officer

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council performs a significant role in shaping the strategic vision of the County. It provides a diverse, comprehensive and evolving range of services to citizens, businesses and visitors to the County which include the provision of housing, planning, development, environmental, transportation, leisure and community services. The corporate headquarters are located at County Hall in Dún Laoghaire town. Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council has 40 elected members and approximately 1300 staff.

Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council was established in 1994 and is located between the outer suburbs of Dublin City and the Dublin mountains; with its 17km of coastline, harbour, attractive towns and villages alongside communities where residents and visitors enjoy some of the best natural amenities in Ireland. It also has the benefit of unparalleled access to public transport, employment opportunities, leisure facilities, education, shopping and an attractive public realm. It is a smart, vibrant county - attractive, inclusive and accessible to all.

An opportunity now exists in Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council for the position of Senior Executive Parks and Landscape Officer.

This is a senior position within the Council reporting to the Senior Parks and Landscape Officer and/or other employee nominated by the Director of Services or Chief Executive.

The Senior Executive Parks and Landscape Officer will be responsible for the efficient management of their prescribed work area within the related function. As a senior manager they will be responsible for the delivery of the Local Authority’s vision and objectives. The Senior Executive Parks and Landscape Officer will be required to work closely with elected Councillors, local community groups, clubs, and the public to deliver the full range of service and implement local policy decisions. The Senior Executive Parks and Landscape Officer will have a strong track record of innovation and will have proven expertise in the operation of the various IT systems available for the effective day to day management of budgets, procurement, design, facilities, and parks management.

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

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Closing Date: 3pm Thursday 5th June 2025