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Civil Service Manager - HEO/AP

Daith · 2023-03-28 10:41:58

Hi all, Is there a specific reason why some manager roles in the Civil/Public service would be at HEO level and not AP? Is it down to the number of staff managed or that the HEO role may not be managing a specific function or area? I presume there's loads of managers at HEO level, but just trying to get a sense of when…

28-03-2023 11:41am

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Daith

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Hi all,
Is there a specific reason why some manager roles in the Civil/Public service would be at HEO level and not AP? Is it down to the number of staff managed or that the HEO role may not be managing a specific function or area?
I presume there's loads of managers at HEO level, but just trying to get a sense of when someone might say...No that should be at AP level?

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AP is a higher level role than HEO (HEOs generally report to APs), and can involve policy development, strategic direction, etc.

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#3 28-03-2023 3:24pm

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https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120410997#Comment_120410997

Right, it's the policy direction, strategy stuff and similar as opposed to just being a manger of something. That's the higher level difference. Tks

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