Director
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About this role
Find out more about the Director role within Civil Service and whether it would be the right role for you.
What is a Director?
A Director leads a directorate or function in a government department. They are in the Senior Civil Service. Pay is on the SCS pay band.
Typical demands, progression and balance
Director roles offer department-wide impact. Pay and satisfaction depend on department and scope. Progression to DG or permanent secretary is possible.
Progression and pay
Director → DG → Permanent Secretary. Use the calculators on this page for illustrative pay context.
Calculators for this role
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