Civil Service, central and local government

This sector offers a diverse range of jobs in central government departments and public bodies, the Civil Service and local government. 

There are opportunities for graduates from many different degree disciplines in general graduate schemes for management careers, as well as jobs in specific professions. Local government has employees working in a wide range of careers, including accountancy, HR, IT, marketing, legal services, social work and many more, so you should check the information for those sectors too to help you in your decision making.

If you are considering this sector, you may be attracted by the opportunity to have an impact on national issues or to do a job that will make a difference in your local community.

Listen: York Graduate Will talks about life on the Civil Service Fast Stream in our What do you actually do? podcast

What you need to know

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