03 April 2025
The States Employment Board, SEB, is extending the recruitment freeze in the Civil
Service, which began in August last year.
A targeted recruitment freeze was introduced aimed at non-essential, non-frontline,
and more senior posts from Civil Service Grade 11 and above for at least nine months
with a pledge to review it after six months.
As part of the move the government has removed 1,000 unfilled vacancies, saved
millions of pounds for taxpayers and prioritised frontline services for Islanders.
Following the promised review, the SEB have decided to extend the current
recruitment freeze until the end of March 2026.
In addition, the scope of the freeze is being extended to include roles at Civil Service
Grade 9, ÂŁ53,589 pa, and above and to all non-clinical, non-teaching and non-social
worker roles in HCJ and CYPES.
Deputy Malcom Ferey, Vice-Chair of the States Employment Board, said: “Last August
we set out a plan to deliver on our commitment to curb the growth in the public
service, rely less on external consultants and develop local talent in the Civil Service.
“Following a review and after noting the early signs that this policy is having a
positive effect, the States Employment Board are extending the current recruitment
freeze until the end of March 2026 and to Grades 9 and above.
“This government pledged to curb the growth in the size of the public sector, focus
on frontline staff and develop on-Island talent rather than relying on agency workers.
The policy is working, and we want to continue to reap those benefits while saving
taxpayers money.”
The announcement comes as the SEB publishes its Annual Report for 2024 which
details its achievements and how it performed against the priorities that were set for
it.
The SEB report is available here​.​
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