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Working in local government

There are 22 local governments in Wales. You might also call them councils. Lots of people work for local government doing different jobs.

If you work in a local government you work in the public service industry.

Did you know? Around 105,000 people in Wales work in the public service industry"

Source: LightcastTM, 2022

Find out more about different jobs in Public Service.

What do local government do?

They are responsible for important services we need, like:

  • Schools
  • Housing
  • Planning
  • Waste collection
  • Social services

You can find your local authority on the Welsh Government website.

Jobs you may find in local government

These are just some of the jobs in local government:

 

Skills to work in local government

You need to be good at:

  • Talking and listening to people
  • Working with other people
  • Using the computer
  • Working in a busy and sometimes noisy place

Qualities to work in local government

You need to be a person who:

  • Enjoys helping others
  • Wants to make a difference to the local area

Finding a job in local government

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