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Do you want to make a positive impact on communities?

The Public Sector covers a wide and diverse range of organisations (such as councils, police, and NHS) who are responsible for providing all public services, including education, social care, emergency services such as police, ambulance and fire, healthcare, housing, and refuse collection.

There are lots of different career opportunities to choose from, which can have a real impact on the lives of individuals and communities in Norfolk and Suffolk. The public sector offers a diverse range of career opportunities, job security, continuing professional development, good working conditions, and a good pension.

There is something to suit almost everybody, some careers will require a higher level of education than others depending on which area you are interested in.

Have a look at the different areas below which will provide you with further information and what steps you need to take for a career in the Public Sector!

  • 870,100 people live in Norfolk, using our public services
  • The Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service was called to deal with 788 building fires in 2021/22
  • In 2021/22 there were 563,831 FTE teachers in total across the UK
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English • Maths • Science • Biology • Psychology • Sociology • ICT • Business

Jobs ideas for this industry:

Care WorkerPolice OfficerTeacher • Teaching Assistant • Environmental Health OfficerNurseFire FighterTown PlannerTrading Standards OfficerAdministratorSocial Worker • Project Officer • Housing Officer (For more, check out the Job Areas below!)

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More than five million people in the UK are employed in the public sector.

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Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH)
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Apprentice Asset Data Technician - Suffolk County Council
Closing Date:
21st November 2024
Salary:
£22,366 per year
Location:
Ipswich, Suffolk
Employer description Suffolk County Council are We are a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today an...
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Green Skills and Sustainability Week
Event Date:
25th November 2024
Location:
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Aiming to raise awareness of the many opportunities within Green Futures, promoting sustainable working practices to help turn the tide on Carbon Emissions throughout the week we will have Guest Speakers presenting in class groups, information on training and....
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Apprentice Emergency Planning Officer
Applications for this role are now closed
Closing Date:
30th October 2024
Salary:
£23,114
Location:
Suffolk, VAC1000282501
Suffolk County Council (Suffolk)
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Overview of the prison officer role
Someone like you Working in a prison is a truly unique experience. No two shifts are the same. You’ve got to be resilient, confident and a great communicator. Our prison officers perform a vital role in society, in an environment like no other. We are peacek...
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Just One Norfolk - health and well-being support and advice to families, children and young people
A service offering health and well-being support and advice to families, children and young people we know how important it is to make sure we get things right for you and your family.
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The Norfolk Community Directory contains activities, services and groups to help all Norfolk residents
Norfolk Community Directory contains activities, services and groups to help all Norfolk residents live healthy, active and fulfilling lives. You should find something to help you, whether you want to: keep healthy, be sociable, physically active, mentally act...
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