Agency staff management responsibilities

The Chief Executive has responsibility for the recruitment, retention and motivation of its staff. The broad responsibilities toward staff are to ensure that:

• the agency complies with SG Main HR policies, practices and systems
• the level and structure of staffing, including grading and staff numbers, are appropriate to its functions and the requirements of economy, efficiency and effectiveness
• the performance of staff at all levels is regularly appraised and performance management systems are reviewed from time to time
• staff are encouraged to acquire the appropriate professional, management and other expertise necessary to achieve the body’s objectives
• proper consultation with staff takes place on key issues affecting them, as appropriate, including working in partnership with trade unions
• effective grievance and disciplinary procedures are in place
• effective whistle-blowing policy and procedures consistent with the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 are in place
• as staff will normally be civil servants, they will be subject to the civil service code of conduct

Pay and conditions of service

Staff of Transport Scotland are eligible for a pension provided by the Principal Civil Service Pension Scheme.

Any proposal by Transport Scotland to pay any redundancy or compensation for loss of office, requires the prior approval of the Scottish Ministers. Proposals on compensation payments will comply with the Settlement Agreements, Severance, Early Retirement and Redundancy Terms section of the SPFM. This includes referral to the Scottish Ministers of any proposed severance scheme (for example, a scheme for voluntary exit), business case for a settlement agreement being considered for an individual, or proposal to make any other compensation.