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In Brief... Civil Service - Higher Executive Officer

Brief Description:

Mid-management role, reporting to and assisting the Assistant Principal. Manages projects and budgets and help to develop government policy.

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This occupation has been viewed 13,218 times since 1st Aug 2008

Qualifications required?

Level 8 Honours Bachelor Degree plus relevant experience

Typical entry routes:

Mostly recruited from within the Civil Service as a progression option.

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Civil/Public Service, Local Government & Politics

	Higher Executive Officer

Sinead O'Hara

"I have both the possibility to work closely with a team, as well as the opportunity to work on, and have an input into the formulation of new policy."