Assistant Principal Officer is a senior managerial grade in the Civil Service and is a critical
leadership role in implementing government policy in the economic, financial, international,
environmental and/or social arenas.
Applications are invited from high performing individuals with relevant experience to join the
Civil Service at the level of Assistant Principal Officer. These senior management positions
offer an exciting opportunity for dynamic, and dedicated professionals with a strong
commitment to serving the public interest.
The successful candidates will have:
Significant management experience at an appropriate level, including leading teams
and managing stakeholders.
Significant experience of some or all of the following: People management, project
management, managing budgets, delivery of programmes, strategic and change
management.
Full details of the role, including specific eligibility requirements, are available on
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 3pm on Thursday 18 th June 2026.
We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine
grounds of the Employment Equality Act.
