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Publication - Advice and guidance

Future Planners Programme 2025: candidate guide

Last updated
9 April 2025 - see all updates
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Work and skills

Guidance for candidates applying to the 2025 Scottish Government Future Planners Programme.

Diversity and inclusion

Diversity and inclusion are important to us, and we aim to recruit a workforce that is reflective of our diverse nation.

We particularly welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in Scottish Government, including ethnic minorities, disabled applicants, and those who have experienced socio-economic disadvantage.

Read more about diversity and inclusion on our website.

Contact

To learn more about careers at the Scottish Government, visit our careers website.

You can also keep up to date with notifications about the Future Planners Programme by following our social media channels.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ScotGovJobs
X (previously Twitter) at: @scotgovjobs

If you have a specific question relating to recruitment you can e-mail us at: ScottishGovernmentrecruitment@gov.scot.

 

First published
24 February 2025
Last updated
9 April 2025 - show all updates

  1. Updates to application process with information about stage 3: written assessment and interview

  2. Time required to complete assessment updated.

  3. Amends to application process section to include details of online assessment.

  4. Amends to application section to remove reference to CVs.

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