The Public Service Compact commissioned iceni Productions to investigate and promote the benefits of working in the Public Service sector, and help inform a wide range of individuals about the highly diverse choice of opportunities available.
A questionnaire, completed by 145 people working across the range of Public Service sub-sectors, was the start of this process, asking what people really thought about careers in Public Service.
The results of the research are published below.
The upper part of the page is the raw data collected, displayed as percentages. The lower part features an interactive section that allows you to interpret the data that has been collected. The interviewees were also invited to comment on their personal experience of working in the Public Service sector. The full responses can be read by clicking here.
This research project culminated in the production of an acclaimed short film featuring honest and inspiring interviews with people who are building careers in Public Service. The film is available on DVD by clicking here.
If you have any questions please email karina.janas@lsc.gov.uk
- (15%) Community & Voluntary
- (23%) Health & Care
- (32%) Education
- (5%) Criminal Justice, Emergency and Uniformed Services
- (26%) Central & Local Government
of Non-White Ethnic Origin
- (81%) White
- (1%) White (Irish)
- (3%) White (Other)
- (5%) Black/Black British Caribbean
- (0%) Black/Black British African
- (1%) Black (Other)
- (4%) Asian/Asian British Indian
- (0%) Asian/Asian British Pakistani
- (0%) Asian/Asian British Bangladeshi
- (0%) Chinese
- (1%) Asian (Other)
- (1%) Mixed White/Black Caribbean
- (0%) Mixed White/Black African
- (0%) Mixed White/Black Asian
- (1%) Mixed (Other)
- (0%) Other
- (1%) Would rather not say
- (31%) Male
- (69%) Female
- (0%) 16 - 19
- (4%) 20 - 24
- (10%) 25 - 29
- (17%) 30 - 34
- (14%) 35 - 39
- (17%) 40 - 44
- (15%) 45 - 49
- (12%) 50 - 54
- (8%) 55 - 59
- (1%) 60 - 64
- (2%) 65+
Their responses are recorded below
- YES
- 97%
- 96%
- 91%
- 81%
- 79%
- 46%
- 90%
- 56%
- 89%
- 51%
- 90%
- 77%
- 23%
- 61%
- 25%
- 49%
- 34%
- 89%
- 86%
- 65%
- 79%
- 75%
- 74%
- 17%
- 83%
- 61%
- 6%
- 81%
- NO
- 2%
- 3%
- 5%
- 8%
- 9%
- 34%
- 7%
- 25%
- 10%
- 28%
- 6%
- 18%
- 72%
- 25%
- 50%
- 48%
- 41%
- 3%
- 12%
- 16%
- 8%
- 14%
- 14%
- 77%
- 14%
- 5%
- 53%
- 4%
- UNDECIDED
- 1%
- 1%
- 4%
- 11%
- 12%
- 20%
- 3%
- 19%
- 1%
- 21%
- 3%
- 6%
- 5%
- 14%
- 26%
- 3%
- 26%
- 8%
- 1%
- 19%
- 13%
- 11%
- 12%
- 6%
- 3%
- 34%
- 41%
- 15%
- My job is interesting
- My work is varied
- I find my job challenging
- I have job satisfaction
- I feel that I am contributing to society as a whole
- I have the opportunity for promotion
- I have the opportunity to train
- I am well-paid
- I have benefits e.g. pension/healthcare
- I have job security
- I have good holiday entitlement
- I have the option of flexible hours/part time working
- I have set working hours/working 9-5
- There is a balance between my work and social life
- I have access to good childcare/ crèche facilities
- I work close to home
- I work in a pleasant and stress free working environment
- I have pleasant work colleagues
- I have direct contact with people/clients/customers
- I feel I am a valued employee
- I am able to be creative and express my own ideas
- My job involves making important decisions
- My friends and family respect my job
- My job involves working outside
- I am office based
- Choosing between the Public or Private sector, I would choose to work in the Public service
- Choosing between the Public or Private sector, I would choose to work in the Private sector
- Would you recommend working in the Public Service sector to others?