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Public Sector jobs in Devon

What is The Public Sector in Devon?


The term ‘public sector’ relates to the aspect of administrative and economic life that manages 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 District or Borough Council). Any part of the economy which is controlled by government spending and employment is referred to as public sector.

Examples of Devon County Council activity range from delivering benefits, managing urban planning and law enforcement.


What type of jobs can you find in the Public Sector in Devon?


The public sector offers a large range of jobs in a wide range of areas. Devon County Council jobs you may find in Devon might include:



  • Devon County Council Care jobs like childcare and care managers.

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

  • Devon County Council Social work jobs such as support work, outreach work and youth support.

  • Devon County Council Economic development such as business support, business management and workforce development.

  • Devon County Council Environmental Jobs such as planning officers.

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

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

  • Devon County Council Local services jobs such as library workers

  • Devon County Council Parking enforcement like traffic wardens and car park workers.

  • And many more.


What public sector jobs are available to you in Devon?


In the Devon area, two of the biggest employers are public sector – Devon County Council. Both are excellent employers offering a wide range 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 in addition to apprenticeships, charity work and access to work.

Devon County Council also have a strong commitment to equality of opportunity to work with help available to those who need it.

Devon County Council also provide lots of training for new and existing workers improving the future opportunities available to them.


How can AllDevonJobs help you get a job in the public sector in Devon?


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

There are a couple of ways to search for public sector jobs. Firstly, you can look in an area relevant to you, such as Management and any Devon County Council jobs will appear there. Secondly, owing to the huge popularity of 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 Devon County Council jobs in the Devon area.


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