Careers in Public services

Public services

Jobs involve administrating government programmes and services, ensuring regulatory compliance and working in the justice system.

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Barrister

Barristers are legal professionals who represent people or organisations in court. Read on to learn more about how to become a barrister, and what the role involves.

£34,320 average salary

Business and financial project management professional

As a business and financial project management professional, often called a project manager, you'll manage and lead technical staff to deliver successful projects for your organisation. Learn more about a career in business and financial project management, get an idea of what it might involve, and how you can work towards your first role.

£51,480 average salary

Elected officer or representative

As an elected officer or representative, you'll act on behalf of the public at either a local, regional or national government level. You'll work on developing policies and formulating legislation. Read on to learn more about a career as an elected officer or representative.

£43,680 average salary

Fire service officer (watch manager and below)

As a fire service officer, you'll be involved in a variety of firefighting activities, saving people from emergency situations. You'll work with the local community, educating people on fire safety. Keep reading to learn about a career as a fire service officer and to find out how to become one.

£35,880 average salary

Health and safety officer

As a health and safety officer, you'll use your organisational skills and eye for detail to maintain safety in the workplace and improve the health of your colleagues. Read on to find out more about what your job could involve and how you can work towards getting a job in this field.

£37,960 average salary

Housing officer

As a housing officer, you'll look after rented properties for housing associations, local authorities, charities or private sector firms, supporting tenants with their housing needs. Learn more about a career in housing, find out what it involves and what you'll need to study and do to get a role.

£26,000 average salary

Inspector of standards and regulations

As an inspector of standards and regulations, sometimes called a health and safety inspector, you'll visit and assess workplaces, policies and processes to make sure they're safe and comply with the law. Read on to learn more about this career and what you'll need to study and do to get a role.

£36,920 average salary

Judge

As a judge, crown court judge, high court judge, recorder or tribunal judge, you'll hear evidence presented to you in civil and criminal court. You'll interpret the law and make an impartial decision to deliver verdicts and sentences. Keep reading our guide to learn more about how to become a judge and what it's like as a career.

£34,320 average salary

National government administrator

As a national government administrator, you'll use your great organisational skills to complete administrative and clerical tasks in a national government department. Learn more about a career in government administration, find out what it involves and what you'll need to study and do to get a role.

£28,600 average salary

Paramedic

As a paramedic, you'll respond to medical emergencies and work with other healthcare professionals to deliver successful medical outcomes. Here you can find out more about what being a paramedic is like, how you can start your career, and what your day-to-day work might involve.

£38,480 average salary

Police officer (sergeant and below)

As a police officer, you'll be responsible for enforcing law and order, keeping people safe and preventing crime. This job is ideal for anyone who wants to help other people and work in a role with a clear career path. Keep reading to see if a career in the police force is for you.

£41,080 average salary

Probation officer

As a probation officer, you'll work with offenders to help with their rehabilitation and keep them away from crime. You'll also work closely with the police, victims and other probation officers to keep communities safe. Keep reading to learn more about a career in this field.

£30,160 average salary

Property, housing and estate manager

As a property, housing and estate manager, you'll use your organisational skills to manage land and property for the public, private or heritage sector. Learn more about working in property, housing and estate management, and get an idea of what it involves and how you can get a role.

£49,920 average salary

Public services associate professional

As a public services associate professional, you'll be involved with administrative work in national and local government departments and services. Read on to learn more about a role as a public services associate professional and what you may need to study to secure a job.

£35,880 average salary

Quality assurance and regulatory professional

As a quality assurance and regulatory professional, often called a quality manager, you'll be a detail-focused professional who manages and maintains quality across different products or processes. Read on to find out more about what your career might be like, what study options will help you progress and how you can get your first role.

£45,240 average salary

Senior ambulance officer

You'll need skills to manage operational teams and activities. Learn more about a career in a senior position in the ambulance service, find out what it involves and what you'll need to study and do to get a role.

£44,200 average salary

Senior customs officer

As a senior customs officer, you'll use your excellent organisational skills and legislative knowledge to manage operational teams and coordinate a range of services. Learn more about a career in the customs service, find out what it involves and what you'll need to study and do to get a role.

£44,200 average salary

Senior fire officer

As a senior fire officer, you'll use your excellent communication and organisational skills to manage operational teams and coordinate an area or station. Learn more about a career in a senior fire officer role, find out what it involves and what you'll need to study and do to get a job.

£44,200 average salary

Senior police officer

As a senior police officer, you'll use your excellent communication and organisational skills to manage operational teams and coordinate an area or unit. Learn more about a career in a senior police role, find out what it involves and what you'll need to study and do to get a role.

£55,640 average salary

Senior prison officer

As a senior prison officer, you'll use your excellent organisational skills to manage a team and plan and deliver operational activities. Learn more about a career in a senior position in the prison service, find out what it involves and what you'll need to study and do to get a role.

£44,200 average salary

Senior professional of educational establishments

As a senior professional in educational establishments, you'll use your leadership and administration skills to oversee the running of an educational department or office. Learn more about a career in educational administration, what might be involved and how you can work towards your first role.

£46,800 average salary

Social worker

Social workers provide advice and support to vulnerable people. They help protect them and improve their lives. If you're interested in a role as a social worker, use our career guide to find out what the job includes.

£35,880 average salary

Solicitor

Solicitors give advice on the law and act in legal matters on behalf of individuals, organisations and government departments. Learn more about what it's like to be a solicitor, how your career could progress and what you need to do to qualify.

£45,240 average salary

Waste disposal and environmental services manager

As a waste disposal and environmental services manager, you'll coordinate waste management activities and support the development of effective environmental management practices. Learn more about a career in waste disposal and environmental services, find out what it involves and what you'll need to study and do to get a role.

£27,000 average salary