Serving Scotland: our five-year plan
This is the civil service of the Scottish Government's five-year change plan, setting out how it will evolve and improve from 2026 to 2031, to support ministers serve the people of Scotland.
In Service of Scotland
Our vision - A trusted, high-performing civil service
Our mission - To improve the lives of the people of Scotland
Together we achieve this when we are:
Collaborative
we build genuine partnerships, working across diverse teams, organisations and communities towards shared goals and outcomes
Innovative
we are curious, looking for opportunities to learn and improve, taking measured risks in pursuit of better outcomes, and protecting time for learning and development
Adaptable
we are supportive, embrace change, focus our efforts where they are most needed, and take ownership and accountability for our work
Our values
- Integrity
- Honesty
- Impartiality
- Kindness
- Objectivity
Contact
Email: PermanentSecretary@gov.scot