Why Work in the Public Sector?

The public sector offers a dynamic range of careers covering a wide range of skills and competencies - in fact you really could do anything.

Salaries above the national average in many areas, excellent benefit packages and the "feel good factor" associated with giving something back to society combine to make the public sector an increasingly attractive employer.

The Opportunities

The public sector touches every aspect of the way we live today and offers the opportunity to improve people’s quality of life.

Many public sector employees cited making a positive difference to society as the primary reason for choosing to work in the sector. Working with people is high on many people's agenda when it comes to a career choice and there are many options such as teaching, nursing, childcare or social services.

Salaries

Salaries in the public sector are competitive and salary grades are structured and transparent - employees are aware of potential earnings within their job.

Work/Life Balance

Public Sector organisations do not generally operate a long hours culture and many operate several working patterns - flexitime, part time, jobshare. In addition, various childcare options are available to staff include workplace nurseries and childcare vouchers. Overall, public sector employees feel rewarded in their jobs.

Career Progression

There are many routes for career progression within the Public Sector. Most organisations have multiple levels and staff are often promoted from within. As well as adding to staff motivation, this allows organisations to retain the carefully cultivated skills of existing staff.

Training and Personal Development

Organisations in the Public Sector recognise the need for lifelong and continuing education and encourage staff to train and develop personal and workplace skills.

Our Commitment to Equality and Diversity

 Equality and diversity are fundamental to the way of doing things in the public sector. Kent is made up of diverse communities and we want to reflect that diversity in the people who work for us. We believe that recruiting people with different perspectives, ideas, backgrounds and experiences helps us to provide better services for the people of Kent.