Senior Civil Service recruitment: candidate guide
A detailed guide for applicants interested in applying for a Senior Civil Service role with the Scottish Government.
Introduction
This guide provides useful information for anyone who is considering applying for a senior position at the Scottish Government.
The information provided in this guide relates to our standard recruitment process for Senior Civil Service roles. This includes Deputy Director, Director, and Director General.
Search for jobs
You can search for our latest vacancies and find out more about what it is like to work at the Scottish Government and what we offer, on our careers website.
Find more information relating to senior careers including pay scales and benefits on the Senior careers page of our careers website.
Contact
If you have a specific question relating to Senior Civil Service recruitment at the Scottish Government, e-mail us at: SCSresourcing@gov.scot. Read more on our careers website.
You can also keep up-to-date with recruitment news and notifications on our social media channels.
Facebook: ScotGovjobs Facebook page
X (previously Twitter) at: @scotgovjobs
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