Work in Public Sector

Build your career in the public sector

We believe in working within the system to influence the decisions that impact places and people most. You can find out what we offer to people hoping to build their careers in the public sector and hear from those who are already there.

Associates take a walk together during their induction to the Associate Programme

Associate Programme

Transition into the public sector

If you’re a mid-career or senior-level placemaking professional seeking to gain career experience working in the public sector, the Associate Programme can help you make this transition.

Explore placemaking disciplines

We recruit people from eight main disciplines across the Built Environment2 industry

Placemaking disciplines

  • Architecture

  • Ecology & Environmental Science

  • Engineering

  • Landscape Architecture

  • Surveying

  • Town & City Planning

  • Transport Planning

  • Urban Design

Where we work

We help to recruit Placemaking4 roles across all eight regions of England with Public Sector6 organisations, including local or city authorities, combined authorities, development corporations or publicly-led delivery vehicles, hospitals, and more.

Placemaker testimonials

  • Abigail and her line manager review maps and paper documents

    I wouldn’t have applied for a public sector job without Public Practice. They make local government jobs accessible.

    Abigail Patel, Public Practice Associate, Autumn 2022
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