Guidance

Civil Service management code

The 'Civil Service management code' outlines civil servants' terms and conditions of service for government departments and agencies.

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The management code sets out regulations and instructions related to civil servants’ terms and conditions of service. It covers:

  • recruitment and probation
  • equal opportunities
  • health and safety
  • conduct and discipline
  • management and development
  • pay and allowances
  • expenses
  • hours, holidays and attendance
  • staff redeployment
  • leaving the Civil Service
  • appeals and legal representation at public expense
Published 1 July 2013
Last updated 9 November 2016 + show all updates
  1. Updated November 2016 guidance

  2. Section 9.3 updated with new guidance added about shared parental leave.

  3. Updated statement of changes letter published

  4. Section 4.2.4 - Standards of conduct to be reflected in local staff regulations - updated

  5. Updated terms and conditions published, along with document listing the changes made.

  6. First published.