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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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5 Job Areas

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

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Trading Standards Apprentice - Suffolk County Council
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Closing Date:
31st May 2026
Salary:
£28,598 per annum (pro rata if part time)
Location:
Ipswich (Hybrid), Suffolk
Employer description Suffolk County Council is 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 and take t...
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Apprentice Business and Finance Administrator - Suffolk County Council
Closing Date:
3rd June 2026
Salary:
£24,796 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Location:
Bury St Edmunds - Hybrid, Suffolk
Employer description The team You will be joining a friendly, supportive and encouraging team with high standards and a strong commitment to helping each other succeed. You will be supported throughout your apprenticeship and encouraged to develop your skills...
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Apprenticeships Norfolk Spotlight 06/05/2026
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Closing Date:
15th May 2026
Location:
Norfolk
Apprenticeships - Team Leader - (hospitality) vacancy, IT Solutions Technician vacancy, Prison Support (administration) vacancy - North Norfolk, Prison Support (administration) vacancy - Breckland, Prison Support (administration) vacancy - Norwich, Surgery...
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Discover your essential skills (Online Tool)
Learn more about yourself by completing a quick and easy skills reflection. Discover your skill strengths. Start building on your development areas with specific targets.
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VACANCY SNAPSHOT – WK COMMENCING 09/03/2026
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Closing Date:
3rd April 2026
Level 2 Apprentice Nursery Assistant - Level 2 Garden Maintenance Apprentice - Level 3 Museum Assistant Apprentice
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VACANCY SNAPSHOT – WK COMMENCING 03/03/2026
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27th March 2026
Level 2 Apprentice Nursery Assistant - Level 2 Garden Maintenance Apprentice - Level 3 Museum Assistant Apprentice
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