How we recruit
We are responsible for ensuring that the recruitment process to The Scottish Government meets the requirements of the Civil Service Commissioners Recruitment Codehttp://www.civilservicecommissioners.org/ (i.e. selection on merit in a fair and open competition).
We usually recruit throughout the year as and when vacancies arise. We also have staff either on secondment from other organisations, and a small number of fixed-term appointees.
We take a small number of successful candidates from centrally run civil service recruitment schemes such as the Fast Stream Development Programmehttp://www.faststream.gov.uk/
When vacancies are open to external recruitment, they will be advertised here, the press and/or relevant professional journals.
The recruitment process
If shortlisted, candidates will be selected by panel interview or assessment centre. These methods will determine how you match the competencies, skills and experience needed for the job.
Nationality rules
Further details on Nationality requirements can be found here
http://www.careers.civil-service.gov.uk/index.asp?txtNavID=164&635132=
Guaranteed interview scheme for applicants with a disability
The Scottish Government is a signatory to the Positive about Disabilities Scheme. You will automatically be invited to interview for the post if you meet the defined minimum criteria.
Wider Opportunities within the civil service
If you are interested in pursuing a career within the civil service you may also find the website www.careers.civil-service.gov.uk of use. This site gives an overview of job opportunities within the civil service.
Publication of Appointments made through other means
We are required to publish the information below in compliance with the requirements of the Civil Service Commissioners Recruitment Code http://www.civilservicecommissioners.org/
April 1, 2007 - March 31, 2008
- Appointments under government programmes to assist the long term unemployed = 0
- Re-appointments of former Civil Servants = 85
- Transfer of Civil Servants from Other Government Departments = 53
- Appointments of less than 12 months = 138
- Secondments = 110