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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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Apprentice Road Safety Officer - Suffolk County Council
Closing Date:
26th January 2025
Salary:
£24,404 per year
Location:
Ipswich, Suffolk
Employer description Main description When you join the Behaviour Change Team as an Apprentice Road Safety Officer, we’ll support your development from the start. We will help you to play to your strengths, diversify your skills and build an influential and....
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The Family Business - Info for employers (Video)
The Family Business is Suffolk County Council's innovative employment model, designed to empower care leavers on their journey to success. It includes ring-fenced apprenticeships, employment opportunities with local businesses, and a bespoke training and suppo...
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Exciting opportunity for Employers - SCC's Family Business Care-Leavers project
Event Date:
13th March 2025
Location:
Ipswich, Suffolk
The Family Business is Suffolk County Council's innovative employment model, designed to empower care leavers on their journey to success. It includes ring-fenced apprenticeships, employment opportunities with local businesses, and a bespoke training and suppo...
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Norfolk Museums Service traineeships (Closes 12th January)
Applications for this role are now closed
Closing Date:
12th January 2025
Salary:
£24,790
Location:
Norwich, Norfolk
Recruitment is still OPEN for the award-winning Norfolk Museums Service traineeship scheme. The deadline for completed applications is Sunday 12 January 2025.
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Admin Apprentice HIGHWAY ASSURANCE LIMITED
Closing Date:
31st January 2025
Salary:
£11,648 a year
Location:
Ipswich, Suffolk
Employer description Highway Assurance Ltd provide traffic management and road maintenance services across the UK, working closely with local councils to maintain the UK's road network. Main description The Apprentice will enrol onto the Business Administrator...
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Business Administrator Apprenticeship - Traffic Management Apprentice HIGHWAY ASSURANCE LIMITED
Applications for this role are now closed
Closing Date:
20th January 2025
Salary:
£12,480 a year
Location:
Ipswich, Suffolk
Employer description Based in Suffolk Highway Assurance are a respected reliable supply chain partner to contractors including Kier, Ringway Jacobs , Skanska and Hutchinson’s Ports , throughout the East Anglia region. We have considerable experience of collabo...
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