Public Sector jobs in England

The role of Operational Risk Manager in the public sector involves overseeing and enhancing risk management frameworks to ensure regulatory compliance. Based in Crewe, this position requires a structured and analytical approach to manage operational risks effectively.

The position of Interim Building Surveyor in the public sector involves overseeing and managing construction-related projects to ensure compliance with regulations and standards. This temporary role in London requires a detail-oriented professional with expertise in building surveying and a strong understanding of construction processes.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join a highly regarded disputes team in Leeds. Working with major corporate clients and public sector bodies across the UK, you will advise on complex, high value litigation matters across a diverse range of sectors while developing your career within a large international law firm.

The Head of Payroll will oversee payroll operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy within the public sector. This temporary role offers an opportunity to lead a payroll team and manage complex payroll processes effectively.

As Sales Contracts Manager, you will lead the College's sales and commercial contracting activity, ensuring agreements are robust, compliant and aligned to public sector policy and organisational objectives.

This role requires an experienced Interim Fire Safety Surveyor to provide expert advice and conduct thorough fire safety surveys within the public sector. You will play a key part in ensuring safety compliance across construction projects in London.

The Head of Planning will oversee the strategic direction and operational management of planning services within the public sector, ensuring compliance and excellence in construction projects. This temporary role offers a unique opportunity to lead initiatives and deliver high-quality outcomes.

An opportunity has arisen for a highly experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead a critical Infrastructure Intelligence programme within a large organisation.We are looking for a proven procurement professional who is immediately effective at senior level, comfortable operating in technically and commercially complex environments, and able to balance hands-on delivery with strategic oversight.

We are seeking an experienced an Interim Procurement Manager to support a large, complex public-sector organisation on a 12‑month interim basis. This role has a strong commercial and savings focus, alongside responsibility for delivering a portfolio of medium‑complexity procurement projects, primarily within ICT and cross‑category spend.

The Head of Business Partnering (Housing) will play a pivotal role in providing financial leadership and strategic support within the public sector. This temporary position requires expertise in accounting and finance to drive effective decision-making and ensure robust financial management.

To lead and develop the benefits realisation reporting of the Council's Transformation Portfolio. The Project Accountant assists in defining the financial benefits of each project and programme.

The Supplier Manager will play a key role in managing supplier relationships and ensuring value for money within the public sector's procurement and supply chain operations. Based in Milton Keynes, this permanent role requires a professional with a strong grasp of supplier management practices to optimise performance and deliver organisational goals.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Finance Manager to lead financial operations and reporting within the public sector.

The role is based in Nottingham and offers a challenging and rewarding environment in the accounting and finance department.

Are you an experienced commercial leader with a passion for innovation, transformation, and delivering meaningful impact? We are seeking a strategic, forward‑thinking professional to join a not-for-profit client based in Sheffield, to drive the implementation of their commercial strategy and lead a diverse portfolio of business development, procurement, projects, and commercial services.

The Temporary Finance Administrator involves supporting the Accounting & Finance department with administrative tasks and financial processes. This temporary position in Southampton is ideal for detail-oriented individuals looking for flexible work arrangements.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Planning Solicitor to join a highly regarded Leeds based legal team working on major infrastructure, energy and strategic residential developments. This role offers exposure to high quality work advising a range of clients including developers, landowners, corporate organisations and public sector clients.

We are seeking an experienced Interim IT Category Manager to lead high‑value, strategically important commercial activity within a fast‑paced, high‑performing Commercial function. This role will suit a senior commercial professional with deep expertise in technology procurement, strong stakeholder management skills, and a passion for delivering value through commercial transformation.

We're seeking an Interim Procurement Manager to lead a short-term programme focused on spend analysis, commercial review and contract optimisation across a multi-site public sector environment. This hands-on role, reviewing spending patterns, improving procurement activity and strengthening contract management across the organisation.

The candidate will be responsible for leading the end-to-end month end process for their business area which includes journals, balance sheets and month end reporting as well as leading the quarterly forecast process and various ad hoc reports and supporting initiatives to drive value for money.

We are seeking an HR Business Partner (Strategic) to join a respected organisation within the public sector. This temporary role operates across multiple offices in England, Wales, and Scotland, and requires expertise in strategic human resources management.

A national public sector prosecuting authority is recruiting Senior Crown Prosecutors across Yorkshire.This is a career-defining opportunity for experienced criminal lawyers ready to step into complex, sensitive and high-profile casework. You'll play a central role in charging decisions, advocacy and justice delivery, while working on cases that genuinely matter to communities.

The organisation is hiring a Financial Analyst to provide accurate, insightful financial information that supports effective decision‑making across the business. Based in Coventry with agile working, the role sits within the finance function and contributes to strategic projects that enhance services and benefit local communities.

This is a rare opportunity to join a national public sector prosecuting authority in an entry-level Prosecutor role, based in locations local to you.It's ideal for newly qualified lawyers or lawyers looking to retrain into criminal law, with no prior criminal experience required. You'll receive a comprehensive induction, structured training and early advocacy experience in the Magistrates' Court.

We are seeking a Systems Accountant to support financial operations within the public sector. This temporary role requires expertise in S4 Hana accounting systems to ensure efficient and effective financial processes.

The Finance Manager role involves overseeing financial operations and ensuring accurate reporting in the public sector. This permanent position in Southampton requires expertise in accounting and finance to support effective decision-making.

The ER Project Advisor will play a vital role in supporting employee relations projects and ensuring compliance with organisational policies. This position within the Human Resources department requires a detail-oriented individual with expertise in the higher education or public sector industries.

An excellent opportunity for a Lead Business Analyst to join a housing association in Walsall.

The Assistant Accountant will play an essential role in supporting the Accounting department within the Public Sector. This role, based in Guildford, focuses on maintaining accurate financial records and assisting with budget management.

A respected public sector organisation is seeking two Senior Commercial Lawyers to join its legal team in the West Midlands. These roles offer exposure to complex commercial contracts and international partnerships, providing the opportunity to work on strategically significant projects within a collaborative in-house environment.

We're recruiting an experienced Asset Surveyor to deliver a wide range of technical surveys, investment programmes, planned works and specialist inspections across a substantial housing stock. This is a career‑advancing opportunity to play a key role in asset strategy, capital planning, compliance and customer engagement within a progressive public sector environment.