The following table sets out the number of vacancies at each grade of Higher Executive Officer and above within my Department as of 12 January 2026:
|
Grade
|
Number of Vacancies
|
|
Higher Executive Officer
|
17
|
|
Assistant Principal Officer
|
19
|
|
Principal Officer
|
2
|
|
Assistant Secretary
|
1
|
These figures include:
3 Higher Executive Officer• and 6 Assistant Principal Officer posts approved as additional positions for 2026; and
9 Higher Executive Officer• and 6 Assistant Principal Officer temporary posts approved to support EU Presidency roles within the Department.
Assistant Secretary • post - is a Deputy Chair post in the Labour Court which is currently being filled from a publicjobs competition.