Mission, vision and values
At the Scottish Government, we share a clear mission, vision and set of values. They guide everything we do, day in and day out, in the service of Scotland.
Our mission and vision
Our vision
A trusted, high-performing civil service.
Our mission
To improve the lives of the people of Scotland.
Together we achieve this when we are:
Collaborative
We build genuine
partnerships, working
across diverse teams,
organisations and
communities towards
shared goals and
outcomes.
Innovative
We are curious, looking
for opportunities to learn
and improve, taking
measured risks in pursuit
of better outcomes,
and protecting time for
learning and development.
Adaptable
We are supportive,
embrace change, focus
our efforts where they
are most needed, and
take ownership and
accountability for
our work.
Our values
Integrity
Honesty
Impartiality
Objectivity
Inclusion
Kindness
These values guide the decisions we take, our actions, and how we work together across all parts of the Scottish Government and with our partners to improve the lives of the people of Scotland.
All in the Service of Scotland.
The UK Civil Service
As a devolved administration of the UK, our staff are also part of the UK Civil Service, through which we share a common code of conduct and set of standards.