Senior Civil Service recruitment: candidate guide

A detailed guide for applicants interested in applying for a Senior Civil Service role with the Scottish Government.


Assessment framework

Success Profiles

From 1 October 2024, we adopted a new assessment framework called ‘Success Profiles’ which evaluates candidates against a range of criteria, using a variety of different assessment types.

The Success Profiles Framework is flexible and allows candidates to showcase their suitability for a role in different ways, helping us to identify the best candidate for the role and ensuring we meet our commitment to recruiting a diverse workforce.

We have published a guide for candidates which provides all of the information required to submit a successful application using Success Profiles. 

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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