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Public or Civil Service?

  • 06-05-2022 10:03pm
    #1
    LittleBoBeep
    Registered Users Posts: 102 ✭✭ LittleBoBeep


    Trying to decide which would be the better job path to go down. I’m currently employed in the Civil Service as a clerical officer. I like the work and mobility seems to be a huge plus along with the ability to WFH part time. I’m on a panel with a Local Authority for a grade higher and there seems to be more annual leave (27 days v 22 days) and more variety in the sections you could work in though I’m not sure how much I’d love the public facing roles (housing/motor tax/libraries).


    Would anyone have some insight into which they found better? Is there one that has more job opportunities to progress up the ranks. There’s an EO competition due out some time this year would I be better staying in Civil Service to gain more exp? Any advice appreciated



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  • #2
    cvb03
    Registered Users Posts: 287 ✭✭ cvb03


    Hello, I am in a similar position to you. I am a CO in the Civil Service and looking to progress. I personally think the Civil service has more secondment, transfer, internal, interdepartmental & education opportunities than local authorities.



  • #3
    dat6
    Registered Users Posts: 43 ✭ dat6


    I’ve worked in both Civil and Public Service.

    In the CS, there is a bigger picture element as you are likely working on national policy/delivery. Mobility is better and very efficient. Things are generally very standardised across depts.

    In a LA, promotions follow very similar rules. In many cases, employees from other LAs can apply (similar to inter departmental). Pensions, flexitime etc will be exactly the same. Local working arrangements are common, what happens in one place will be different to another. It is much smaller, people will all know eachother. Flexitime, just like the CS, is in most offices but not all sections have this.

    If the pay and annual leave perks are better, why not? Before accepting the role, ask to meet the new manager for a phone call or coffee.

    If you do go up the ladder again, you can always apply for a role in the CS later on.



  • #4
    helpagirlout22
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭ helpagirlout22


    I am in this very predicament, recently started as a co in the civil service but have also been placed high on a panel for LA. I think I'll be offered a position but don't know what to do. I've spoken to people know from both places and it's making me lean more towards LA but not sure what to do.



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