2026 Executive Officer (EO) Recruitment – Now Open
The Public Appointments Service has launched a nationwide Executive Officer (EO) recruitment campaign.
⏰ Closing date: 23 February 2026 at 3:00pm
Applications and full details of the role were found on the official Public Appointments Service website here.
The selection process will include online aptitude/assessment tests followed by a capability based interview.
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Executive Officers
The Executive Officer (EO) role is a first-level management role in all government departments and agencies. This role encompasses project management and staff management across a wide range of business areas. Executive Officers are engaged in critical analysis of proposals and reports and in examining the more complex, non-routine cases on which decisions are required. They are involved in a wide range of roles and activities, including: researching and drafting proposals relating to policy issues and legislation; acting as junior managers in Government Departments; responsibilities for managing operations and, after some experience, large numbers of people and other resources; dealing directly with the public in support of services provided to them by the Civil Service.
The Civil Service runs recruitment competitions for Executive Officers. These competitions require candidates to undertake a number of selection stages which can include aptitude tests and competency or capability based interviews. We prepare candidates for the competitive selection stages of Executive Officer recruitment campaigns. Prepare for Success in Executive Officer Campaigns.
