Senior Civil Service recruitment: candidate guide
A detailed guide for applicants interested in applying for a Senior Civil Service role with the Scottish Government.
Working pattern
A Senior Civil Servant is required to work a minimum (over a 5 day week) of 37 hours. As a Senior Civil Servant, you will be required to work such additional hours as may from time to time be reasonable and necessary for the efficient performance of your duties.
We also welcome applications from those who wish to work an alternative pattern, including those who would like to job share.
Annual leave
A full time Senior Civil Servant will be allocated 30 days / 222 hours annual leave, with pay.
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
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