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Public Sector: Overview




The Public Sector deals with goods and services by and for the government, whether national, regional or local and is a part of economic and administrative work.

The public sector, including the NHS, is one of the largest employers in the UK.

The organization of the public sector can take several forms, including:

  • Direct administration funded through taxation
  • Publicly owned corporations (manufacturing, "state-owned enterprises")
  • Partial outsourcing (e.g. for IT services).

Expected Salary

Average Starting Salaries by Location:

£20,000 to £30,000 starting salaries

£24,000 to £40,000 management roles

£50,000+ once further experience and training has been acquired

Training

Underoak lists many short courses to aid you in your career progression. These may be funded individually or through your company (please check the prices with the trainer, as sometimes they often offer a lower price for self funded training). To search these courses, simply type the relevant key words and click on 'request information for free' to send your enquiry direct to the trainer.

Related Careers

  • Firefighter
  • Health Services Manager
  • Local Government Administrator
  • Prision Officer
  • Trading Standards Officer

Job Sites

Public Sector Careers

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Average working hours per week

Variable – Averaging at 37 hours per week.