The skills framework for the Science and Engineering profession within the Professional Skills for Government (PSG) initiative outlines the job-related professional expertise that scientists and engineers are expected to have at the following levels:
- SCS Pay Band 1
- Grade 7/Grade 6 (Range 10/11 equivalent)
- HEO/SEO (Range 7 – 9 equivalent)
- EO (Range 5 and 6 equivalent)
- AA/AO (Range 2 – 4 equivalent)
This should be read in conjunction with your Department’s guidance on PSG. Further information can also be found on the PSG web site, http://psg.civilservice.gov.uk/.
This framework should be applied to staff working in science or engineering posts, this usually encompasses posts where professional qualifications and experience are directly relevant to the work being undertaken. The framework is also applicable to staff who classify themselves as falling within the Science/Engineering PSG group or those who consider science or engineering to be their career ‘anchor’.
The primary audiences for this document are departmental Heads of Science and Engineering Profession (HoSEPs), Human Resources (HR) sections, and those responsible for implementing PSG within departments and their agencies. It is expected that these groups will use the framework and associated descriptors to establish standards and criteria that are applicable in their areas. The framework may also be of interest to individual scientists and engineers.
