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Public Sector jobs in Exeter

What is The Public Sector in Exeter?


The term ‘public sector’ refers to the part of clerical and economic life that deals with the delivery of services and goods by and for the government whether it’s national, regional (such as County Council) or local (such as Borough or District Council). Any aspect of the economy which is controlled by government spending and employment is referred to as public sector.

Examples of Exeter City Council / Devon County Council activity vary from delivering benefits, managing urban planning and law enforcement.


What kind of jobs can you find in the Public Sector in Exeter?


The public sector offers a wide variety of jobs in a wide range of areas. Exeter City Council / Devon County Council jobs you may find in Exeter may include:



  • Exeter City Council / Devon County Council Care jobs like childcare and care management.

  • Exeter City Council / Devon County Council Administration jobs like secretarial and data entry.

  • Exeter City Council / Devon County Council Social work jobs like support , outreach programme work and young person.

  • Exeter City Council / Devon County Council Economic development such as business consultancy, business management and workforce development.

  • Exeter City Council / Devon County Council Environmental Jobs like planning officers.

  • Exeter City Council / Devon County Council Consultancy and advisory Jobs in areas such as education and nursing.

  • Exeter City Council / Devon County Council Emergency services Jobs like police, fire service and ambulance.

  • Exeter City Council / Devon County Council Local services jobs such as library workers

  • Exeter City Council / Devon County Council Parking enforcement such as traffic wardens and car park workers.

  • And many more.


What public sector jobs are available to you in Exeter?


In the Exeter area, two of the largest employers are public sector – Exeter City Council / Devon County Council. Both are great employers offering a wide array of public sector jobs. You can find all manor of jobs - be they part time jobs, permanent jobs, full time jobs, contract jobs and temporary jobs as well as apprenticeships, charity work and access to work.

Exeter City Council / Devon County Council also have a solid commitment to equality of opportunity to employment with help available to those who require it.

Exeter City Council / Devon County Council also offer a good amount of training for new and existing staff improving the future opportunities available to them.


How can AllExeterJobs help you get a job in the public sector in Exeter?


AllExeterJobs are delighted to be able to bring you all the latest public sector jobs in the Exeter area. Exeter City Council / Devon County Council post their jobs with us and when you are registered with AllExeterJobs as looking for a public sector job then we will email you an alert so you can keep up to date with Exeter City Council / Devon County Council jobs in Exeter.

There are two ways to search for public sector jobs. Firstly, you can look in an area relevant to you, such as Nursing and Care and any Exeter City Council / Devon County Council jobs will appear there. Secondly, owing to the huge popularity of Exeter City Council / Devon County Council jobs, we have given you a dedicated public sector jobs section. When you select the Public Sector & Not For Profit Jobs link we will show you all the available Exeter City Council / Devon County Council jobs in the Exeter area.


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