Typical employers Civil Service Employment Service. Training is both job specific and developmental to enhance management skills. Attachments and projects are included. Management qualifications possible but rarely taken. Career development Career is likely to progress through a series of operational and policy roles based in regional and area offices as well as head offices.
Progression is based on competence criteria.
The salary data was collected in Jun 00 Salary scales are no longer set by the Civil Service but by individual departments or agencies. Pay awards are performance based and vary with size of department. Salary at 40 depends on career progression. Some mobility is required, particularly during training as advancement is via head office and regional roles. Jobs are available in most areas Opportunities exist in most large centres.