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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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Norwich Jobs Fair
Event Date:
12th August 2026
Location:
Norwich, Norfolk
The Norwich Jobs Fair Wednesday 12th August 2026 at The Forum Norwich, 10am to 1pm. Why Visit the Job Fair to look for work? Networking Opportunities - Job fairs provide a platform for networking with recruiters, hiring managers, and representatives from vario...
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Ipswich Careers Fair
Event Date:
15th July 2026
Location:
Ipswich, Suffolk
Looking for a new Career? The UK Careers Fair returns to Ipswich on Wednesday 15th July. Meet local and national employers face-to-face, and apply directly for hundreds of vacancies at the Ipswich Careers Fair. Where? Portman Rd, Ipswich, IP1 2DA 10am - 2pm
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Colchester Job Fair
Event Date:
10th June 2026
Location:
Colchester, Essex
Colchester Jobs Fair About the Jobs Fair The Colchester Jobs Fair is located at Colchester Town Hall, High St, Colchester, CO1 1PJ. The event attracts a mixture of different employers from various industries, all recruiting for local jobs. The Colchester Job F...
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Year 11 students will be able to see their GCSE exam results on the new app from summer 2026
The Education Record app is being rolled out nationally so you can access exam results once you've left school.
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Apprentice Business and Finance Administrator - Suffolk County Council
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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
Applications for this role are now closed
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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