Unlocking the Senior Civil Service London

Entering the Senior Civil Service is difficult due to a variety of factors. The recruitment process is highly competitive, with a large pool of applicants vying for a limited number of positions. Also, the selection criteria are rigorous, focusing on relevant experience and personal qualities such as leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills. Additionally, the civil service has a hierarchical structure with clearly defined career paths, sometimes meaning that promotion to senior positions is based on performance or tenure. The nature of the work at SCS level also requires a high level of responsibility, expertise, and knowledge, which can only be gained through years of experience and training.

Unlocking the Senior Civil Service is a unique conference offering practical help and guidance to those wishing to develop into the Senior Civil Service. It is specifically designed to give you the answer to two vital questions:

How can I improve my chances of entering the SCS?
What will life be like once I am there?

Why Attend?

The benefits of attending this conference include the opportunity to:
Resolve the questions in your mind about whether or not the SCS is right for you
Learn from experts about what you can do to improve your chances of making the grade
Gain deeper understanding of the skills, qualities and competencies required to be successful in the SCS
Examine the barriers and enablers affecting your progression
Hear from recent entrants about how they made the move and what life is like now they are there
Network with peers and counterparts from across Government who are also contemplating an SCS career