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OverviewSenior Civil Service Orientation (SCSO)

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Registering for a Director Induction

If you would like to attend a Director Induction, please join thethe DDI DIwaiting Waiting Listlist. and we will contact you when a space becomes available.

For further information, please contact contact scsinductions@cabinetoffice.gov.uk.

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