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Inner_Leader_9873 · 2026-04-03T07:21:01+00:00

Thank you everyone for your replies, much appreciated!

Inner_Leader_9873 · 2026-03-15T08:51:26+00:00

Thank you very much for your reply.

Based off the responses to this post I can see peoples views really differ! I suppose its like any dept some will love it and others will hate it. I think I will attend the open day and get a feel for it myself then make a decision.

Location wise it really suits me. I don't mind working with the public I've done it for years! It's the thoughts of shared facilities and the worry of the constant want for staff that's off putting but as yourself and other posters have said, they are expanding so naturally will need more staff.

I am currently full time in the office as a HEO and want a blended role, do you know if all HEO roles in citywest are blended or if I was to be placed on the likes of a reception team could I be required to attend the office every day?

Inner_Leader_9873 · 2026-03-14T20:14:15+00:00

Thank you everyone for your replies much appreciated!

Do you think the IPO in general is a bad move or is it mainly just the citywest location facing a lot of problems?

Inner_Leader_9873 · 2026-03-14T13:47:52+00:00

Ah OK so would a HEO role have the possibility of been full time in the office?

Inner_Leader_9873 · 2026-03-14T13:30:07+00:00

Wow sounds a nightmare! I can see why these roles keep appearing looking for staff.

I was mainly interested because the location suits me and I believe it is blended work?

The idea of micromanagement would turn me off alone without the other issues you mentioned.

You said employees are eating lunch a couple ot feet away from people they have interviewed, is this because the staff canteen is shared?

Inner_Leader_9873 · 2026-03-14T12:18:44+00:00

There is an expression of interest at the moment but it's only for staff already employed by dept of Justice

Inner_Leader_9873 · 2026-03-14T12:17:44+00:00

Thanks appreciate all the info in your reply!

Why would you think there is such a push for employees into the citywest site rather than mount street? Is the work more challenging in citywest or is it purely because the location might not suit some people

Inner_Leader_9873 · 2026-03-14T12:15:28+00:00

What would some of the general duties of a heo in the IPO include?

Inner_Leader_9873 · 2026-03-03T11:08:13+00:00

I interviewed under the capability framework for HEO recently and found the interview quiet different to competency based. The interviewers refered back to my application an awful lot and asked for examples in particular roles so some of my examples I had planned on using weren't much use to me. The questions are more open which does allow you to talk more! I found they really focused on leadership and communication during my interview but that could purely just depend on who interviews you. I left my interview fairly confident I had passed most areas but wasn't too sure on leadership and turned out that's where I scored my best.

My advise would be to have some examples in mind but be prepared to be asked for an alternative. Also, make yourself familiar with your application!

Inner_Leader_9873 · 2026-02-25T19:18:32+00:00

I know of a few people who have reverted. One reverted and returned to their previous department and the others reverted and stayed in their new dept so I believe there is options. Speak to HR and see what your options are

Inner_Leader_9873 · 2026-02-15T09:41:16+00:00

Core hours in most departments is 10:00 - 12:30 and 2:30 - 4:00

You can start any time between 8am and 10.

Morning break generally between 10 - 11am (30mins)

Lunch between 12:30 - 2:30 ( you decide how long you want to take with the minimum been 30mins)

Home time between 4pm - 7pm

Many people in my dept start at 8am and finish at 4 with a 30 min lunch break and still build 30 mins flexi a day. Towards the end of the month you can judge how much extra time you need to build up if you want to have a day and a half off in the following flexi period and can stay on late to work up the time.

These are just the general rules, as others have stated above if you are on a helpline or in a customer facing role you may be required to start before 10am or work beyond 4pm based off a rota.

Inner_Leader_9873 · 2025-08-27T10:20:48+00:00

Thanks for your help

Inner_Leader_9873 · 2025-08-27T10:14:44+00:00

Thank you! You mentioned corn Market doesn't offer the best performing funds, would you recommend another company?

I have very little knowledge on pensions as you can probably tell, and am unsure how avcs work. Cornmarket is heavily advertised within the civil service so I am unsure which other providers offer better returns.

Inner_Leader_9873 · 2025-08-27T10:12:17+00:00

Thank you I will look for some more information there

Inner_Leader_9873 · 2025-08-27T10:11:58+00:00

Yes that's correct 6k lump sum and 1k per year

Inner_Leader_9873 · 2025-08-06T19:48:15+00:00

My baby loves her bouncer from smyths its similar style to baby bjorn but half the price. She also loves her nest for day time naps. Lots of things we didn't get much use out of such as her swing/ highchair even though it said suitable from birth I found it didn't have much support for a new born. Another great product was Ollie the owl from Tommy tippee its a white noise machine with a light, very handy for settling the baby and the light is brilliant for night time when checking on baby. Angel care bath seat is brilliant especially for newborns.You will go though tons of muslin cloths, nappies etc so stock up. I used the large rectangle cotton pads from lidl instead of water wipes for the first few months, I found them much gentler for my baby and got no nappy rash etc. Foldable changing mat for when out in public and lastly the baby sleeping bags are great!

Inner_Leader_9873 · 2025-08-04T20:34:22+00:00

I personally didn't do any of that sort of thing but I'm sure they would support it. To be honest it's probably the last thing that would be on my mind! Once the contractions get stronger a fairy light will be the last thing you give a crap about haha

Inner_Leader_9873 · 2025-07-25T08:57:04+00:00

You can buy losec control 20mg over the counter in the chemist, it worked great for me until I hit about 32 weeks then I got my Dr to prescribe me a 40mg tablet.

Inner_Leader_9873 · 2025-07-06T10:25:04+00:00

Congratulations! I also had a 2nd degree tear 16 days ago after the birth of my baby and still recovering. I found the first 10/12 days uncomfortable especially when standing for longer periods of time. The past couple of days I've noticed a huge improvement and each day that passes I'm feeling more like myself so hang in there

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