9037
Ahead
https://www.ahead.ie
Full-Time
18/09/2026
Carlow, Cavan, Clare, Cork, Donegal, Dublin, Galway, Kerry, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Leitrim, Limerick, Longford, Louth, Mayo, Meath, Monaghan, Offaly, Roscommon, Sligo, Tipperary, Waterford, Westmeath, Wexford, Wicklow
09/10/2026, 17:00
Executive Officer
Fixed Term
Other
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The Civil Service Willing Able Mentoring Placement Programme supports the Irish Government’s commitment to increasing the number of staff with disabilities in all Government departments. The Willing Able Mentoring (WAM) Programme is an initiative of AHEAD. AHEAD is an independent non-profit organisation that works with and for disabled people to shape inclusive and empowering environments in tertiary education and employment.
Paid and mentored 10-month Civil Service WAM Placements are presently available under the WAM Programme and will commence in May 2027.
All Civil Service WAM placements are considered General Executive Officer level posts.The Executive Officer (EO) grade is the entry level to junior management in the Civil Service. EOs are employed in all government departments and offices and cover a wide range of roles and activities, including researching and drafting proposals relating to policy issues and legislation; acting as junior managers in Government Departments; being responsible for managing operations and, after some experience, large numbers of people and other resources; and dealing directly with the public in support of services provided to them by the Civil Service.Please see the Candidate Information Booklet for full details of the role including specific eligibility requirements.
The Civil Service is a large complex organisation employing over 50,000 people in approximately 40 Government Departments and offices and a range of other bodies. Every day the Civil Service makes a vital contribution to Irish life, with a vision of inclusive, high quality and integrated service provision that meets the needs and improves the lives of the people of Ireland.
Interested candidates must:
Online Information Session:An online information session on how to apply for the Civil Service Willing Able Mentoring (WAM) Placements 2027 will take place on Monday 28th September from 12 – 1pm. This session will provide an overview of the competition, the steps involved in the recruitment process and guidance on how to fully apply. You can Register for the Civil Service WAM Placements 2027 Information Session here.
This vacancy is closed to applications.
