Higher Executive Officer 2024

Hi, are you given an exact topic, or a choice? Many thanks.

Have received my interview date and presentation topic. It's probably been mentioned previously haven't read the whole thread back but just noticed it's different to the 2022 competition only 5min presentation as opposed to 10mins in 2022 and no PowerPoint allowed. I'm Tipperary panel for those keeping track and it's confirmed as batch 4.

Whoops sorry just seen this

Just you stick to the 3 pages , and font size , spacing detailed , the number of words won’t matter

For anyone wondering for Dublin there coming to the end of batch 3 still 35 people and they will be moving onto batch 4

I didnt hear anything, when did you do the online tests

Batch 3 must be a small batch.

Hi, I have been offered a post aligned to HEO with the CCPC. I am an existing Civil Servant working for a Government Dept for over 10 years; Are the CCPC employees considered Civil Servants too? Will I retain the same employment and pension conditions if I take the position? Is there anything I should look out for?

You should retain your service and rate of pay etc.. They are transferable between public and civil service. You will need to check out your current pension. Will it be preserved or also transferrable. If you are paying into an AVC and decide to make the move you will need to contact the 3rd party deduction company. Or if buying a notional service it most likely won't be transferable so get advice. Anything pension related it's always best to get advice from a pension expert.

Check out annual leave entitlement.

And as advised to will lose mobility option but if you feel the role is right for you, you'll make the right decision.

Read the contract and compare it to your current terms and conditions to see if any other differences.

Best of luck with whatever decision you make

I was number 5 after Stage 1, I was placed as number 2, batch 2 after shortlisting and am now number 2 for batch 2 in Limerick. Batches seem small but hard to put a number on it

should I add sources at end of brief?

Response from PAS today re Dublin batches:

At present for Higher Executive Officer 2024, we have called forward up to and including the order of merit 173 (batch 3) for stage 3 (interview) for your chosen location Dublin.

I can confirm there is approximately 35 candidates left to be called in batch 3 before we begin to call candidates from batch 4.