56 Blog posts

Guardian Jobs is closing, and the vacancy count tells you less than you think. Councils are drowning in applications for some roles and getting none for others.

New government guidance sets out who takes over an LGPS fund when a county council is abolished, what it means for members, and the 2027 deadlines.

We analysed 1,313 live public and third sector job adverts. One in five council ads says nothing about benefits, and almost none state what the pension is worth.

The UK Government has confirmed new unitary councils across 14 areas of England, with elections in May 2027 and go-live in April 2028. Here's what it means for council staff, recruiting teams and jobseekers

Thinking of applying to a shadow council during local government reorganisation? What shadow authorities do, your employment rights, and the career case.

A clear UK guide to writing a supporting statement for public sector jobs. Includes structure, length, content, and a working example.

Are public sector jobs really more secure? See what UK turnover, redundancy and pension data shows… and how public sector security compares to private.

A plain-English guide to LGPS, Civil Service Alpha and Teachers' Pension. See how public sector pensions work and how they compare to private schemes.

Learn how to write a job advert that attracts the right candidates. Data-backed tips for public sector hiring managers, with real examples and a free template.