Grades and salaries

Understand Civil Service grades and how to check the terms of a vacancy.

Grades

Established vacancies use grades including Executive Officer (EO), Higher Executive Officer (HEO), Senior Executive Officer (SEO), Grade 7, Grade 6 and Senior Civil Service grades. Some specialist posts use different grading arrangements.

A grade indicates a level of responsibility. It does not by itself establish a salary, entitlement or contract.

Pay and appointment terms

Check the vacancy for its confirmed salary or appointment terms. Do not assume that conditions advertised by another organisation apply to the post you are considering.

Selecting a suitable role

Read the grade, duties, essential criteria and reporting responsibilities together. Search current vacancies.