-Contractual Information-

Probationary Period

Your Personal Statement will set out specific terms of your probationary period. Confirmation of your appointment will be subject to satisfactory performance as well as a satisfactory health and attendance record during the period of probation. On the satisfactory completion of your probationary period, your employment will be confirmed and the probationary period will count as part of your continuous service with the FSA. Your Personal Statement will set out the conditions which apply.The probationary periods for those on permanent contracts are normally as follows unless otherwise stated in your Personal Statement.

Job Title

Probationary Period
Head of Department, Manager & Associate: Six months
Administrator/Secretary: Three months

 

The probationary periods for those on short-term contracts are normally as follows unless otherwise stated in your Personal Statement.

 

Job Title

Length of contract

Probationary Period
Head of Department, Manager & Associate: Less than 1 year One month
  One year and over

Three months
Administrator/Secretary: Any length One month

 

Whether you are on a permanent or short-term contract, if we are dissatisfied with your performance and/or conduct, your employment may be terminated before the end of the probationary period, or the probationary period may be extended to allow a better assessment of your performance.