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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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Adult Learning (NCC)
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Norwich City Council
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Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH)
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Apprenticeship campaign - Sarah's story
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH)
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A-LEVEL Results Day
Making big decisions about your future can feel overwhelming and you may be undecided about what you want to do next.  This is normal! Remember that you are not on your own.  There are lots of support services and professionals available to help explore your n...
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Apprentice Administrator - Suffolk County Council
Closing Date:
19th August 2025
Salary:
£23,656 per year
Location:
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Employer description Suffolk County Council is the upper-tier local authority for the county of Suffolk, England. It is run by 75 elected county councillors representing 63 divisions. It is a member of the East of England Local Government Association. As a mod...
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How to apply through UCAS Clearing | A step-by-step guide (Video)
UCAS Video - University admissions expert Sara gives a step-by-step guide on how to apply through Clearing. Get advice on how to find courses, what to expect from the phone call, and what you should prepare in advance to ensure the process runs smoothly.
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Administrator (SEND Team)
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Closing Date:
22nd July 2025
Salary:
£24,404 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Location:
Ipswich, Suffolk
As an Administrator in the SEND Team, you’ll be as keen to collaborate and build a bright future as we are. So, to make a positive impact, connect with us and connect with a fantastic career.
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Mason Trust Small Change Grant updated to consider awards of up to £100
This fund is designed to quickly make a difference to people that have immediate financial barriers to their personal progress.
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Job board for disabled candidates - Evenbreak
Evenbreak is an award-winning not-for-profit specialist job board run by disabled people for disabled people.
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