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The Scottish Qualifications Authority is Scotland’s national awarding and accreditation body. We are trusted to oversee thousands of qualifications that are available in schools, colleges and workplaces, not just in this country, but around the world.
At SQA inclusion and diversity is central to our success. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view. So we're building a culture where difference is valued which in turn reflects 21st century Scotland in the diversity of talent, skills and thinking of our team.
We are proud at SQA to have invested in a mentally healthy workplace and have established a network of Scottish Mental Health First Aiders across the...
The ACE Network exists to provide support, create a sense of belonging that may not exist elsewhere in the organisation, share experiences, provide...
Our Disability Network is open to all colleagues whether they have disability or health condition, caring responsibility or are interested in enhanc...
Our Environmental Working Group aims to encourage good environmental practices. It is committed to raising awareness of environmental issues, reduci...
SQA had a fantastic time showing our support for Care Experienced people at the Who Cares? Scotland Love Rally2022 in October. As proud Corporate Par...
Our Rainbow Network is SQA’s LGBT+ employee network. The network aims to ensure SQA is a workplace that promotes, embraces and welcomes LGBT+ divers...
SQA Women’s Network provides a welcoming space for women across the organisation. Through open meetings and events there are opportunities to get to...
Giving Something Back Hands-up scheme We encourage our staff to volunteer through our Hands-Up scheme to support local communities. You can use yo...
SQA is committed to supporting and satisfying your development needs to ensure you can successfully fulfil the requirements of your role and your pote...
Flexible working employer plus SQA have a hybrid model of working.
Trusted
in our leadership role
Progressive
in our ways of thinking and leading
Enabling
our teams to succeed
As an employer, we have won many awards including
We’re a certified Disability Confident employer; and we are accredited members of the Race at Work Charter, Happy to Talk Flexible Working, and the Living Wage Foundation.
We enable and foster mutual support and networking among our staff members - there are networks providing support and information on Culture and Ethnicity, Disability, LGBT+ issues. Our largest support group is the SQA Women’s Network, and our newest the SQA Young People Network.
We have also established a Young Talent strategy based around our Young Persons’ Guarantee, which promises that we will make do everything we can to source and recruit, develop, and retain young talent.
Our Joint Engagement Forum is where SQA and the trade unions (Unison and Unite) negotiate, consult and inform one another of issues and opportunities - working collaboratively to find solutions.
People strategy
Our People Strategy centres on being a values-led, learning organisation with people at its heart.
Each aspect of the strategy is made up of activities that support three core drivers:
The outcome of this work is a strategy designed for supporting our organisation based on four aspects:
Embedded equality and diversity
Equality and diversity (E&D) considerations are embedded within all the organisation's decision-making procedures. All committee papers will include consideration of E&D impacts as a standard part of the governance process. We actively consider E&D impacts in new or revised policy or practice, and provide online training in E&D and Equality Impact Assessment (EqIA) to support staff.
List of all the benefits that Scottish Qualifications Authority are offering their employees. Benefits may vary depending on role, location and length of service.
During his time at SQA, Gary has worked in a few departments, leading on projects and embracing training opportunities.
— Young People are Great campaign
After making a valuable contribution in HR, Caitlyn embraced the opportunity to move into Internal Communications, where she is now a key member of the team.
— Young People are Great campaign
Teacher Hilary Andrew, who has marked for Business Management, shares her insights
— Hilary Andrew
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