EO vs HEO
Both grades use Success Profiles, but assessors expect different depth of judgement, influence and ownership.
| EO | HEO | |
|---|---|---|
| Level | Executive Officer (first supervisory / specialist | Higher Executive Officer) middle management |
| Typical statement length | 250 words | 250 words |
| Evidence depth | organising work beyond your own desk, coordinating with others and showing sound judgement | independent judgement, leading small pieces of work and connecting your work to team goals |
Choosing examples when moving up
If you are applying from EO to HEO, stretch into examples with broader stakeholders, clearer trade-offs and outcomes beyond your immediate desk. Keep STAR; raise the complexity of Action.