HEO vs SEO
Both grades use Success Profiles, but assessors expect different depth of judgement, influence and ownership.
| HEO | SEO | |
|---|---|---|
| Level | Higher Executive Officer (middle management | Senior Executive Officer) senior working level |
| Typical statement length | 250 words | 500 words |
| Evidence depth | independent judgement, leading small pieces of work and connecting your work to team goals | leading workstreams, influencing without always having formal authority and managing risk |
Choosing examples when moving up
If you are applying from HEO to SEO, stretch into examples with broader stakeholders, clearer trade-offs and outcomes beyond your immediate desk. Keep STAR; raise the complexity of Action.