Future Planners Programme 2025: candidate guide
Guidance for candidates applying to the 2025 Scottish Government Future Planners Programme.
Salary and benefits
Pay and pension
The starting salary for the programme is £32,455.
Pay awards are reviewed and applied annually in partnership with unions. Pay progression takes place on an annual basis until staff members have reached the top of the salary band.
The Scottish Government also operates a generous pension scheme with employer contributions starting from 28%.
Information on all current pay scales can be found on the financial rewards section of our careers 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.