District Administrator

Administrative

District Administrator (Grade VII)

€61,217\.00 \- €79,583 per annum gross (includes 2nd LSI)

Advertised Date: 11 Jun 2026
Annual Salary

Wicklow

Permanent

Closing Date: 02 Jul 2026, 12:00 PM

Job Summary
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The District Administrator is based in a District office (Baltinglass, Bray, Greystones, Wicklow and Arklow). They are the primary point of contact and liaison with Elected Members of the district and other Council Department in relation to all operational matters for the district. Duties may also include representing the District or Council on various committees and contributing through the business planning process to the formulation of policy. The post holder will be directly accountable for the work of the staff reporting to them.

The post holder will work under the direction and control of the District Manager or analogous grade or other officer designated by the Chief Executive Officer as appropriate.

The District Administrator is responsible for management of the day\-to\-day operations of the section or department and is a contributor to the strategic and policy making decision of the local authority. They will be expected to contribute to the development and implementation of policies and strategies and to work closely with the Elected Members, Oireachtas members and senior managers in delivering services to the highest standard.

The post holder will be expected to support the operations of the Elected Members, and administer local council meetings.

The District Administrator role will require excellent administrative, employee management, interpersonal and communication skills.

Application forms and further particulars including qualifications, duties and competencies for this post are available on our website at http://www.wicklow.ie

The holder of the office will be required to hold a valid Irish/EU full driving licence for class B vehicles or a licence acceptable to NDLS for exchange, free from endorsement and disqualification

Contact Details
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Human Resources Department

Wicklow County Council

Wicklow Town

Co. Wicklow

0404\-20100

wccrecruitment@wicklowcoco.ie

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