Local government
hiring & public sector
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Our recruitment experience for public service roles across central and local government 

When it comes to enabling central and local government bodies to be able to deliver on their purpose, Hays has the expertise and deep networks to connect you with the talent you need. 
 

Talented professionals are widely required to instigate transformation and change programmes alongside service delivery, strategic investment, restructure, relocation and levelling-up projects. We work with a range of organisations across the UK to enable the delivery of essential services to the people who most need them. 

  • Twenty five years of experience working in the central and local government sector has given us first-hand insight into the hiring challenges faced by employers, and as your lifelong leadership partner our ambition is to support your organisation in delivering improved efficiencies in light of budget constraints and heightened demand for services.  
  • Our inside knowledge of the market allows us to access talent across a range of functions – including digital, data and technology, accountancy and finance, business support, policy and strategy, commercial and procurement, marketing, human resources, and construction, property and maintenance – from across the UK.  
  • We have the scale, insight and deep understanding of central and local government to help shape your hiring strategy. 
  • Using a customer-first and data-driven approach to meet the needs of your central or local government body, we make it easy for you to deliver against the complex talent and recruitment landscape you need to navigate. 

Get in contact today to discuss your recruitment requirements and find out more about the services we offer.

With 25+ years of experience, we understand the public sector’s unique hiring needs – and deliver talent that fits.

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  • Central and local government partners we recruit for  


    We work with central and local government bodies of all sizes, delivering permanent, temporary, and executive recruitment solutions. Our expertise spans a wide range of functions – from accountancy, finance, and business support to legal, HR, and corporate services.

    We also recruit across specialist areas such as children’s services, education, housing, planning, and environmental services. Our consultants support roles in engineering, highways, infrastructure, and property, as well as in technology, transformation, and sustainability. Whether it’s policy and strategy, procurement, or project delivery, your organisation could join a growing list of public sector partners who’ve benefited from our recruitment expertise and strategic support.

    Some of the clients we’ve worked with include:

    • City of London Corporation 
    • Birmingham City Council
    • Leeds City Council
    • Companies House
    • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
    • Home Office
    • Ministry of Justice

Recruitment services for central and local government

 

It’s not just people we provide – whatever your workforce challenge, we’re constantly innovating and evolving our services so we can build the best solution for your organisation.

Whether you need someone to fill a permanent position, a temporary professional to make an instant impact, an inspirational leader to transform your business, or want to outsource your hiring completely, we’ve got you covered.

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"John at Hays really took the time to understand what I wanted in my next role. He only put me forward for opportunities that genuinely matched my interests and goals.

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