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:
Adults, Health and Wellbeing
Administration
It is likely that all the council departments have an administration team. They will include jobs like:
Information Technology (IT)
Highways and transport
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
Look at:
- Find your local authority on the Welsh Government website to find your local government website
- Employers Recruiting Now' under 'Public Services' to see a list of employers
- Local governments may offer apprenticeships. Find Employers who offer Apprenticeships
