Question 1

Which IT jobs are in demand in UK public sector?

Accepted Answer

Based on current public sector vacancies, the most in-demand IT roles include data and analytics positions (the largest single group), followed by software developers, service desk and support analysts, digital designers and content specialists, architecture roles, and cyber security engineers. Infrastructure and cloud engineers are also consistently sought after. Central government departments like GDS, HMRC, and the Home Office recruit heavily for digital and data roles, while local councils tend to hire across infrastructure, support, and development. Browse our current IT vacancies to find roles matching your specialism.

Question 2

Are IT jobs remote?

Accepted Answer

Many are, at least partially. Over half of public sector IT roles advertised on Jobs Go Public mention hybrid working, and around one in ten offer fully remote arrangements. Roughly 43% of positions are tagged as offering flexible working patterns. Hybrid is now the norm for most government digital, data, and technology roles, with staff typically splitting time between home and office. Fully remote roles are more common in central government departments than in local councils. Part-time IT roles do exist but are less common, making up around 2% of vacancies. Search our IT jobs and filter by working pattern to find roles that suit you.

Question 3

Are IT jobs in demand?

Accepted Answer

Yes. IT is a large and active hiring market. On Jobs Go Public alone, over 900 public sector IT roles have been advertised this financial year across 180 different employers — from HMRC and the Home Office to local councils and housing associations. Central government departments and local authorities each account for roughly a third of vacancies, with emergency services, charities, and social housing providers making up the rest. Roles span software development, cyber security, data analytics, digital design, and infrastructure. Browse the latest public sector IT jobs to see what's available now.

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