Well, a wide range of personal attributes really, all of which are vital to your success. A self-starter, you'll have well-developed organisational abilities, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team while exercising your own initiative.
For our general administration posts at Band A (Administrative Staff), you'll need a number of standard or ordinary grades at level 3 or above (or equivalent), including English and a subject indicating a competency in figure work such as maths or finance.
At the next level, Band B (first line manager), we have posts for policy, administrative and casework executives. Positions at this level are generally associated with graduates or people with university entry qualifications.
For our specialist roles, we expect relevant qualifications and experience in a relevant area of work.
If you don't have the qualifications to apply for a permanent position with The Scottish Government, another possibility could be to apply for a New Deal position.
Under the New Deal The Scottish Government offers a 1-year fixed-term appointment, training and the opportunity to apply for a permanent post. If you'd like to know more about the New Deal programme you should contact your local Jobcentre. (They will be able to tell you if you are eligible.)
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