Senior Civil Service recruitment: candidate guide
A detailed guide for applicants interested in applying for a Senior Civil Service role with the Scottish Government.
Requesting adjustments
We want people who can bring fresh ideas and approaches to government and we fully support recruitment and workplace adjustments for anyone who needs them.
Requesting recruitment adjustments
You can find out more about requesting adjustments to our standard recruitment processes on our careers website.
If you would like to request an adjustment, or speak with a member of our recruitment team about adjustments in advance of your application or assessment, contact us at: SCSresourcing@gov.scot
Requesting workplace adjustments
The Scottish Government has a dedicated workplace adjustments team who provide advice and support to staff and line managers on providing adjustments in the workplace.
Inclusivity is one of our core values as an employer. If you are successful in securing employment, the team will ensure that any adjustments you need to do your job are in place for you on the first day in your new post.
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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