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Senior Civil Service Pay Band 1 (SCS1) jobs in the Civil Service

The first Senior Civil Service pay band, corresponding to Deputy Director roles.

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From live adverts · 11 October 2026

38 live adverts right now, typically paying £86,000 to £101,900 (median £94,000). About 39% say they offer hybrid working.

Recruiting most

Ministry of Defence5
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs4
HM Land Registry3
Home Office3
Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency3
Welsh Government2

Where the jobs are

Most common job types

Behaviours most often assessed

Leadership81%
Seeing the Big Picture75%
Communicating and Influencing75%
Changing and Improving56%
Delivering at Pace50%

Counts are adverts, not vacancies. Pay uses the midpoint of each advert's range and includes London and national roles. Read from public adverts by automated tools; always check the official advert.

Pay at SCS1

Senior Civil Service pay is set centrally. For 2026/27, Pay Band 1 runs from £86,000 to £117,800.

Applying at SCS1

Adverts set out the essential criteria and which Success Profiles elements will be assessed. Many ask for examples of the behaviours listed. Our guides on personal statements and interview questions explain how to prepare.

Sources

Independent information, not official advice. Pay, grades and rules vary by department and change over time, so always check the official job advert.