Public sector, education and law
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Explore a range of opportunities in law and the public sector. Whether you're drawn to justice, public service, or education, there's a career path for you.
Consider legal professional services in-house or at a law firm, focusing on areas ranging from corporate law to criminal defence. Make a difference in public sector services through roles in government agencies or community services. Work in law enforcement, with careers in policing, criminal justice or emergency management. Shape the future in education, working as a teacher, in management or educational policy.
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Student Digital Leader
Application closing date: 23 Feb 2026, 11:59 pmLocation: Bristol Bristol, England United KingdomThis is an exciting paid opportunity to support the Digital Learning Team in working to encourage digital innovation and improve the digital capability of staff and students within your College. -
Administration Assistant (Level 1) - Taunton, Somerset
Employer: Cabot Learning FederationApplication closing date: 20 Feb 2026, 11:59 pmLocation: Taunton Somerset, England United KingdomAs an Administration Assistant, you'll be joining a warm and supportive admin team and wider staff team that includes leadership, teaching, support staff, operations and premises teams. -
2026 Placement - Government Legal Department Law Scheme
Employer: Government Legal ProfessionApplication closing date: 18 Feb 2026, 11:59 pmLocation: Bristol Bristol, England United KingdomGLD’s Law Placement Scheme offers 2nd‑year law students a 10‑month paralegal placement, supporting real legal work such as court attendance, note‑taking, bundling, legal research, drafting, disclosure tasks, and assisting with client advice and policy work. -
Unpaid Psychology Placement 2026 - Weight Management Team - Southmead Hospital, Bristol
Application closing date: 2 Mar 2026, 11:59 pmLocation: Bristol City of Bristol, England United KingdomWe are looking for a committed psychology undergraduate to join our team for a placement year with the Weight Management Service at North Bristol NHS Trust. This placement will be based at Southmead Hospital and may involve some home working. -
2026 Graduate - Trainee Social Worker - Various Locations
Application closing date: 23 Feb 2026, 11:59 pmLocation: United KingdomLooking for a graduate career in children’s social work with purpose and progression?
Applications to Approach Social Work have re-opened for a limited number of locations. This is the final opportunity to start the programme in summer 2026. -
2026 Placement - Bedfordshire Police Internship - Kempston, East England
Employer: Bedfordshire PoliceApplication closing date: 15 Feb 2026, 11:59 pmLocation: Kempston East of England United KingdomBedfordshire Police protects communities across a diverse county through partnership working, prevention and evidence‑based policing. Our BeYou culture promotes inclusion, wellbeing and fairness. We value diversity and offer supportive, meaningful opportunities for students. -
Discovery Ambassador (RZS of Scotland Highland Wildlife Park) - Kincraig, Scotland
Application closing date: 13 Feb 2026, 11:59 pmLocation: Kincraig Scotland United KingdomWe are looking for two seasonal, fixed term Discovery Ambassadors to deliver a first-class service to visitors to Royal Zoological Society of Scotland Highland Wildlife Park. In this varied and exciting role you will engage with visitors and communities ensuring a high standard of customer service always. Anticipated start date is May 18th and end date September 18th (part time 30 hrs per week, inc. weekends). -
Deputy Programme Leader of Maths - Weston-Super-Mare
Employer: Cabot Learning FederationApplication closing date: 22 Feb 2026, 11:59 pmLocation: Weston-Super-Mare Somerset, England United KingdomAs the Deputy Programme Leader of Maths, you will help lead our department across Key Stages 3 and 4, overseeing the curriculum, teaching, and assessment strategies to ensure high standards of student achievement.
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