Pay & pensionsPublic-sector staff benefits beyond pay: pensions, leave and discounts
Public-sector pay is only part of the deal. This guide walks through pensions, annual leave, sick pay, staff discounts and wellbeing support, and is honest about the trade-offs.
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TrainingPRINCE2 and project management careers in the public sector
A plain guide to PRINCE2 and project careers in government, covering typical roles, Agile alternatives, funding your training and building experience without the title.
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TrainingDegree apprenticeships: earn a degree while working in public services
How degree apprenticeships combine a paid public-sector job with a funded university degree, the main routes in nursing, social work, policing, digital and management, and how to apply.
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CareersPublic health careers: from local councils to UKHSA
What public health work involves, where the jobs sit in councils, UKHSA and the NHS, and the routes in — from degrees and apprenticeships to moving over from health and care roles.
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CareersVolunteering and work experience routes into public services
How volunteering builds real evidence for public sector applications, from NHS wards to special constables, and how to turn unpaid experience into strong interview answers.
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CareersData analyst careers across the public sector
Where data analysts work across the NHS, councils and central government, what the job looks like day to day, and how to build the skills and portfolio that get you shortlisted.
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Civil ServiceDigital, data and technology jobs in government
A plain guide to digital, data and technology jobs in government — the main role families, how adverts are written, entry routes for beginners and career switchers, and why the work matters.
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CareersFixed-term contracts in the public sector: what they mean for you
Fixed-term contracts are common across the public sector. This guide explains why they exist, the rights that come with them, and how to decide whether a temporary role is worth taking.
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TrainingThe Care Certificate: your first step into care work
What the Care Certificate is, who it is for, how you complete it in your first care job at no cost to you, and how it leads on to NHS and adult social care careers.
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CareersChanging career into the public sector in your 40s or 50s
Changing career in your 40s or 50s is more common in the public sector than people expect. The sectors that value life experience, realistic retraining routes, and how to present your evidence.
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Civil ServiceMinistry of Defence civilian careers
How civilians build careers at the Ministry of Defence — engineering, logistics, policy and science roles across the UK, no uniform required, and how to apply through Civil Service recruitment.
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CareersPassing probation: your first six months in a public-sector job
What probation really means in the NHS, Civil Service and councils, the common wobbles new starters hit in their first months, and how to come through them well.
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