Higher Executive Officer in the Civil Service with Fluency in Irish

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The Civil Service is now recruiting for suitably qualified and committed individuals to take up the role of Higher Executive Officer (HEO). This is an exciting opportunity for talented and enthusiastic individuals who are looking to embrace new challenges, do purposeful work and make a real difference to the Irish State and its people.

HEOs are experienced middle managers who play a critical role in leading teams, managing delivery and supporting departmental and cross government priorities. Reporting to an Assistant Principal Officer, HEOs play a key role in implementing policy and strategy and in delivering a world class service to the State and to the people of Ireland.

There are currently vacancies in Donegal, Dublin and Galway.

The successful candidates will have:

• A high level of fluency in Irish, at B2 level or higher.
• A minimum of three years’ relevant management experience.
• All other essential requirements listed in the Role Information Booklet.

Full details of the role, including specific eligibility requirements, are available on

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 3pm on Thursday 17th September 2026.

We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act.