Public Sector & Government Jobs in the UK

1,567 open positions across the country

There are around 1,700 live public sector & government jobs on Joboru right now, across 486 employers. Roughly 80% of postings include a salary figure, which is useful if you're benchmarking pay before applying.

Most public sector & government jobs that quote an annual figure sit between £28k and £66k, with the median around £43k. Senior and specialist positions extend above that range, while contract and hourly work shows up as a separate band of postings priced by the hour or day.

Demand concentrates in London, Bristol, Birmingham, and Nationwide, though postings appear in towns and cities across the UK. Active recruiters and employers include Matchtech, Adecco, and Vivid Resourcing Ltd, alongside direct postings from a wide range of smaller firms.

Frequently asked about public sector & government jobs in the UK

How many public sector & government jobs are available in the UK right now?
Joboru currently lists 1,567 live public sector & government roles across the UK. Listings refresh hourly — expired roles drop off, new ones appear continuously throughout the day.
Where are most UK public sector & government jobs based?
Public Sector & Government hiring is concentrated in Bristol, Birmingham, and Manchester, though roles also appear across smaller UK towns and remote-friendly employers. Use the location filter or browse by city to narrow to where you want to work.
Are these public sector & government jobs from real employers?
Yes. Every role is sourced directly from employer feeds or approved recruitment partners. We don't show paid placements, duplicates, or low-quality reposts, and every listing is automatically verified before it appears.
How often are new public sector & government jobs added?
New public sector & government openings are added every hour as employers post them. The number you see above updates automatically, so bookmarking this page and checking back regularly is a useful way to catch new roles early.