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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
Useful subjects:

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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Norfolk County Council Adult Learning - National Apprenticeships Week 2020
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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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Environmental Health Officer (Degree Level [6] Apprenticeship)
Closing Date:
9th July 2025
Salary:
£24,309 - £26,783 per annum
Location:
Norwich, Norfolk
Required: Educated to A level or equivalent in scientific subjects - We have a great opportunity for an individual to join us and undertake academic, practical, and professional training to become a fully qualified Environmental Health Officer and work as an a...
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Planning Officer (Post-Graduate Apprenticeship Level 7)
Closing Date:
6th August 2025
Salary:
Band C £27,534 - £30,866
Location:
Norwich, Norfolk
Required: Relevant qualification (HNC or related degree) and/or minimum 4 years’ proven experience in a planning environment. - This is a unique opportunity to work within a pro-active multi-disciplinary Development Management team and help shape, influence an...
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Looking for Graduate Trainees x5
Closing Date:
9th July 2025
Location:
Dereham, Norfolk
Corporate Policy Graduate, Environmental Health & Licensing Graduate, Housing Solutions Graduate, Private Sector Housing Graduates
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Mentoring and job search help in and around Diss
Parents, carers & teachers - do you know a young person who needs help finding work or their next step?
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Norfolk Employer Survey - Apprenticeships
Help shape the future of Norfolk apprenticeships! Have your say and complete the Apprenticeships Norfolk survey.
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