Campaign Updates

• The Clerical Officer 2020 Campaign is now at interview stage. Candidates are being invited to interview as vacancies arise across the Civil Service.

• We will contact you should we reach your place on the order of merit (OOM) for your location choice(s). Please keep an eye on your 'Message Board' for updates from recruitment in regards to interviews.

• The email address for the CO 2020 is This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Interviews: We are currently reviewing a range of senior executive campaigns and the optimum way to run the interviews (For example, video link) in the current circumstances. As and when arrangements are confirmed for each campaign, we will make direct contact with the candidates involved. If you have any queries regarding Senior Executive Recruitment campaigns, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

In consultation with our clients, a small number of campaigns have been postponed and we are currently identifying new timelines and the optimum ways to deliver the process.

If your campaign has been postponed the relevant recruitment unit will be in touch with you directly via your Message Board to notify you of any change in the recruitment process.

Secretary General: The Department of Health have a senior management opportunity available for a Secretary General. This is a pivotal role within the Health system, with the role holder providing strategic leadership and management of the Department, as well as advising the Minister and the Government on all health and social care related matters.

The closing date for applications is 3pm Thursday, 28 January 2021. To apply and find out more about this role, visit Secretary General.

Technical Advisor: Do you have significant experience of the delivery of construction projects? The Office of Government Procurement are hiring a Technical Advisor who will work in the Construction Policy Procurement Unit. The successful candidate will develop the next generation of the Capital Works Management Framework and deliver the Business as Usual activities.

The closing date for applications is 3pm Thursday, 28 January 2021. To apply and find out more about this role, visit Technical Advisor.

Assistant Secretary – Immigration Service Delivery: The Department of Justice have a senior leadership role available for Assistant Secretary, who will lead at a national level for immigration service delivery. The role holder will be responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of customer focused services, with a strong human rights focus and will lead process and culture change to deliver on objectives.

The closing date for applications is 3pm Thursday, 11th February 2021. To apply and find out more about this role, visit Assistant Secretary – Immigration Service Delivery.

Head of the Office of the Credit Reviewer – Credit Reviewer: The Department of Finance are recruiting a Credit Reviewer, who ensures robust governance and management systems in the Office of the Credit Reviewer in adherence to the highest standards of governance in accordance with the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies, all relevant legislation and public sector directives.

The closing date for applications is 3pm Thursday, 11th February 2021. To apply and find out more about this role, visit Head of the Office of the Credit Reviewer – Credit Reviewer.

Assistant Secretary – Criminal Justice Legislation: Are you a senior manager with extensive knowledge of the primary and secondary legislation life cycles? As Assistant Secretary with the Department of Justice, you will lead the Criminal Justice Legislation team, who devise legislation that underpins efforts to tackle modern forms of crime, support national security, develop appropriate sanctions for criminal acts, and ensure the criminal justice system and procedures are as coherent, effective and efficient as possible.

The closing date for applications is 3pm Thursday, 11th February 2021. To apply and find out more about this role, visit Assistant Secretary – Criminal Justice Legislation.

Head of Finance: Opportunities now exist for Head of Finance with the Government of Ireland. The role will involve leading and managing the finance function within a Government Department. Successful candidates will have significant accountancy or audit experience and be able to demonstrate senior leadership skills, to manage, develop and motivate a multidisciplinary team.

The closing date for applications is 3pm Thursday, 11th February 2021. To apply and find out more about this role, visit Head of Finance.