Government and Public Sector
Government & Public Sector Week will take place from the 11 to the 15 November 2024, with lots of opportunities to explore your options! Find out more about the Local Government Graduate Programme, hear from alumni working in government on what it's like to work under a new leadership, and meet employers recruiting for "jobs with a purpose" in the public and not-for-profit sectors.
What's On?..
Monday 11 November, 6.30-7.30pm Online
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Join us for an insightful online event exploring the transitions faced by civil servants under the new Labour Government. This session will delve into the nuances of adapting to new political leadership and will focus on the key questions:
- How are civil servants adjusting to new priorities?
- What are the implications of policy shifts on day-to-day operations?
- What does the future hold for those working at the intersection of politics and public service?
This event is for anyone interested in public administration, government policy, or the intricate dynamics of civil service during political transitions.
There will be a Q&A session at the end, allowing participants to engage directly with the topic.
Panel:
- Lizzie Bates, Legislation Lead Cabinet Office
- Megan Filkins, Head of Legislative Strategy Department for Culture, Media & Sport
- Lewis Virgo, Parliamentary Assistant to an MP and Shadow Cabinet Minister
- Meghan Stephens, Civil Service Fast Streamer - Generalist
Tuesday 12 November, 6.30-7.30pm Online
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Find out more about Impact, the Local Government Graduate Programme and ask all your questions. Hear from our graduate trainees working in local government and ask all your questions
If you think that working in local government means bins and parking fines, then listen up! Social care, climate emergency, homelessness, education, public health and regeneration are only a few of the areas councils’ work on.
Gain some great tips on excelling at video interviews too!
Thursday 14 November, 12-3pm Davison Building
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Join us at the Jobs with Purpose: Public Sector and Non-Profit Careers Fair, where you can explore opportunities that make a difference!
Whether you’re passionate about social justice, community building, sustainability, or public service, this is your chance to connect with organizations and agencies that are driving positive change.
There will also be a Careers stand where you can come and chat to a Careers Consultant for guidance and advice.
Beginner's Guide
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Go to our Public Sector Guide on Moodle for more information
Civil Service Fast Stream
The Civil Service Fast Stream graduate programme is a popular option for graduates looking to work in Government. They have a range of options, including one for Government Policy.
Which role is right for you?
Prospects is a useful website, where you can explore the different roles in a sector. Check out the overview of the public services sector in the UK and the jobs available.
Webinars to watch
Hear from alumni working in policy who are passionate about what they do. Hear how they progressed into their roles, what their day-to-day work looks like and how you could follow a similar career path. Panel members:
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Recorded October 2023
Find out how recent graduates working in government and public sector roles are tackling the climate emergency, what the key issues are, and how you could carve out a similar career path in the future. Panel members:
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Recorded October 2023
The Civil Service is a popular career choice for many who are interested in the government and public sector, but it can be confusing trying to understand the wide range of roles and departments that you could be working in, as well as how to make a strong application to the area of your choice. Hear from:
- Ben Summers (Rankine): Capability Resource Support Manager, Portfolio & Project Delivery Directorate
- Martin Mak: Portfolio and Project Delivery
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Recorded October 2023
An insight into careers within Local Government with the National Graduate Development Programme
Local councils are looking for the next generation of managers to lead critical projects and services that have tangible, everyday outcomes for people's lives. The NGDP seeks to match bright, passionate graduates with councils where they can deliver key projects and amazing value for money.
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Recorded October 2022
Are you interested in a career that makes a difference? Are you unsure of what a career in Policy involves?
There are so many interesting opportunities out there. In Policy, you can work across a range of functions in either the public, private or charity sector: local and central government - researching, developing and implementing public policies that affect everyone. This type of role could involve advising senior or elected officials such as MPs and more... Watch the webinar
Panel members:
Refuge - Jessica Eagelton, Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer
The Brain Tumour Charity - Kate Roberts, Policy & Campaigns Officer (and also an Ambassador at Young Trustees Movement)
BT - Femi Ogunbiyi, Senior Manager Policy & Public Affairs
London Borough of Hounslow - Arveen Graya, Equality, Diversion & Inclusion Project Manager
Recorded October 2022