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

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