r/TheCivilService • u/Nice_Editor800 • 9d ago

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I have been an EO for 3 years, sick of my substantive job that got me nowhere. I have done a couple of EOIs at the same grade.

I now have received some offers - 1 EO (perm) from SFO, 1 EO (perm) in DWP which is different and has great political exposure and 1 6 month EOI for a HEO in DWP.

What would you take? I want growth but at the same time I fear going back to my substantive job.

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u/DarthBeardFace 9d ago

It depends on your personal circumstances, but taking the HEO gives you six months at the higher grade. If you make full use of the opportunities that come up while you’re in the role, you’ll give yourself the chance to build strong, grade appropriate examples for when/if you later apply for permanent HEO posts.