For temporary requirements the decision on how they are filled is made on a case by case basis depending on the following factors: The predicted length of assignment, with longer term vacancies being more suited to a fixed term recruitment exercise How urgently the vacancy needs to be filled, and whether there is time to carry out a fixed term recruitment exercise The skills and experience required for the post, and whether the requirement would best met by engaging specialist agencies or through an SPCB recruitment exercise The need to cover vacancies whilst permanent or fixed term recruitment exercises are undertaken The need to increase capability quickly by bringing in experienced practitioners whilst our own staff are developed A requirement to flex capacity in response to demand Where there is a requirement specialist skills that cannot be accommodated in the SPCB’s pay and grading structure, for instance where the market value is higher Whether the requirement is foreseen to be long term and predictable or more irregular Whether the requirement can be met internally Whether there are any organisational factors that need to be taken into account...