Candidate Information Booklet - Financial Operations Senior Manager (Principal Officer) - Competition Booklet 2 - 2026

Sep 30, 2026

Candidate Information Booklet for a Civil Service competition seeking a Financial Operations Senior Manager (Principal Officer). It explains the Civil Service context in Ireland, the National Shared Services Office (NSSO) mission and strategic direction, and outlines the role, eligibility, and the selection process including application steps, reviews, and scoring. It also covers location and what candidates need to know, including data protection, along with benefits and working in the Civil Service.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages11

Reading Time28 min

AccessFree to download

About the Civil Service

About the National Shared Services Office (NSSO)

About the Role

Location

Who We Are Looking For

What We Offer

Things You Need to Know

Eligibility

Selection Process

How to Apply

Right to Review

Scoring

Working for the Civil Service

Data Protection Policy

Candidate Information Booklet Financial Operations Senior Manager (Principal Officer) In the Civil Service Location: Tullamore, Co Offaly Department: National Shared Services Office Closing Date:12 noon on Friday 27 March 2026 Email [help@nssolhrsupport.cloud.gov.ie](help@nssolhrsupport.cloud.gov.ie) [WEBSITE](WEBSITE www.nsso.gov.ie)[ www.nsso.gov.ie](WEBSITE www.nsso.gov.ie) TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. ABOUT THE CIVIL SERVICE ............................................................................................. 2 2. ABOUT THE NATIONAL SHARED SERVICES OFFICE (NSSO) ....................................... 3 3. ABOUT THE ROLE ............................................................................................................. 3 4. LOCATION .......................................................................................................................... 4 5. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR ...........................................................................................4 6. WHAT WE OFFER .............................................................................................................. 5 7. THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ......................................................................................... 5 7.1 Eligibility ................................................................................................................... 5 7.2 Selection Process .................................................................................................... 6 7.2.1 How to Apply ............................................................................................... 6 7.2.2 Selection Process ....................................................................................... 6 7.2.3 Right to Review ........................................................................................... 7 7.2.4 Scoring............................................................................................................ 7 7.3 Working for the Civil Service .................................................................................... 9 7.4 Data Protection Policy .............................................................................................. 9 1. ABOUT THE CIVIL SERVICE The Civil Service is at the heart of Irish society. Everything we do impacts our country and our people. We are a robust and trusted institution, which has served the people of Ireland since the foundation of the State. Civil servants and Civil Service organisations play a crucial role in providing and supporting the delivery of necessary front-line services to help meet the needs of our people and implement government policy. Our experience dealing with national and international issues has shown the tremendous commitment, resilience and ability of the Civil Service to respond with innovation and determination to any challenge. Climate change and sustainability, geopolitical and demographic changes, housing and healthcare add complexity to the environment in which the Civil Service operates. We therefore need agile and resilient staff to support the Government in managing the breadth of complex issues and in preparing for the future. While the challenges which face the Civil Service today are different to those faced at the foundation of the State, our core values remain the same. The Irish Civil Service employs people in over 40 Government Departments and Offices with a diverse set of responsibilities. We support the Government by developing policy options and legislation to address major national issues, coordinating the broader public service, helping to manage the economy and delivering services to the public. Civil Service Renewal 2030 is an ambitious 10-year strategy of reform for the Civil Service. Aligned to it, Better Public Services , the Public Service Transformation Strategy , aims to deliver for the public and build trust. The Civil Service Renewal S

FAQs

What is the closing date and contact email for the competition?

The closing date is 12 noon on Friday 27 March 2026. The listed email for support is help@nssolhrsupport.cloud.gov.ie.

What does the NSSO focus on in supporting government priorities?

The NSSO delivers modernised and innovative corporate function administration, provides effective shared services for public service bodies, and supplies valuable data insights to government to support innovation and strategic decision-making.

What sections are covered under “Things You Need to Know”?

The booklet includes Eligibility, Selection Process (including how to apply, right to review, and scoring), Working for the Civil Service, and a Data Protection Policy.

Sep 30, 2026

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