Find clear information, real examples, expert advice and peer voices, so you can make informed choices about your next steps. This space includes not only national data, but also jobs, training and support available through your local council.
Why this matters
The job market is changing.
- According to the most recent ONS data (May–July 2025), the UK employment rate for ages 16–64 is about 75.2%.
- Unemployment is about 4.7%.
- But overall growth is slowing. The number of people on payroll is down by 142,000 compared with last year.
- Job vacancies have also fallen for 38 months in a row.
- National statistics show the big picture, but your region shapes what is realistic and available to you.
Local councils often post jobs, apprenticeships, short courses and training that are specific to your community. When you connect with these local sources, you can find career paths that you might not see in national data alone.
What this platform offers
Local Authority Career Portals
We bring together official council links across England that show job openings, apprenticeships, training and guidance.
Regional Labour Trends.
You can see which industries are growing or shrinking near you.
Human Voices
You can ask people in your city, town or county:
What work exists near us? What is it actually like here?

Practical Pathways
You can use real job listings (plus volunteering and skills courses) to sketch realistic next steps.
You are not alone
It is normal to feel uncertain about your career. Many students and early-career learners feel the same.
This platform gives you space to explore, listen, ask questions, and build confidence in your future.
Local Authority / Council Links
| Local Authority | Role / Support Offered | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Islington Council | Jobs, apprenticeships, careers support in borough | Jobs & Careers — Islington Council |
| Bristol City Council | Council vacancies and jobs | Jobs & Training — Bristol City Council |
| Westminster City Council | Council jobs, volunteering, employment services | Jobs & Volunteering — Westminster |
| Tower Hamlets Council | Council job listings & recruitment | Jobs at Tower Hamlets Council |
| Bath & North East Somerset | Council jobs and careers roles | Jobs & Careers — Bath & North East Somerset Council |
| Somerset Council | Current vacancies across local services | Jobs & Careers — Somerset Council |
| Kent County Council | County-wide roles across sectors | Kent County Council Jobs Portal |
| Liverpool City Council | City jobs and local roles | Jobs & Careers — Liverpool Council |
| South Gloucestershire Council | Featured jobs across sectors | Careers — South Gloucestershire |
| Barnet Council | Jobs, training and skills in borough | Barnet Council Jobs/Training & Skills |
| Local Authority | Role / Support Offered | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Camden Council | Jobs, apprenticeships, volunteering | Jobs and Careers — Camden Council |
| Hackney Council | Council jobs and recruitment | Hackney Council Jobs |
| Haringey Council | Jobs, apprenticeships, and work experience | Jobs and Training — Haringey Council |
| Croydon Council | Working for Croydon | Croydon Council Careers |
| Southwark Council | Council vacancies and apprenticeships | Southwark Jobs |
| Ealing Council | Careers and volunteering | Ealing Council Jobs |
| Enfield Council | Job listings and apprenticeships | Enfield Jobs |
| Hounslow Council | Working for Hounslow | Hounslow Careers |
| Richmond upon Thames Council | Council jobs | Richmond Council Jobs |
| Kingston upon Thames Council | Council vacancies | Kingston Council Jobs |
| Local Authority | Role / Support Offered | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham City Council | Council vacancies | Job vacancies — Birmingham City Council |
| Coventry City Council | Jobs & careers, council roles | Jobs and careers — Coventry City Council |
| Walsall Council | Council job vacancies | Job vacancies — Walsall Council |
| West Midlands Combined | Cross-council / regional roles | Jobs and careers — WMCA |
| East Midlands Combined County Authority | Regional careers / roles | Careers — East Midlands CCA |
| North Yorkshire Council | Jobs, careers, apprenticeships | Jobs & Careers — North Yorkshire Council |
| Cumberland Council | Council vacancies, local roles | Council Job Vacancies — Cumberland Council |
| North Lincolnshire Council | Local jobs, training, apprenticeships | Local jobs — North Lincolnshire Council |
| Manchester City Council | Council & local job vacancies, apprenticeships | Work, Jobs, Training & Advice |
| North East Combined Authority | Region-wide vacancies & careers | Careers — North East Combined Authority |
| Local Authority | Role / Support Offered | Link |
|---|---|---|
| West Sussex County Council | Jobs, apprenticeships, volunteering, council roles | Jobs at WSCC |
| East Sussex County Council | Job vacancies, careers within the county | Jobs — East Sussex County Council |
| Surrey County | County jobs, recruitment across roles | Jobs — Surrey County Council |
| Kent County Council | County wide roles, careers, apprenticeships | Jobs & Careers — Kent County Council |
| Mid Sussex District Council | Local council job vacancies | Job Vacancies — Mid Sussex |
| Brighton & Hove City Council | City / unitary authority roles & vacancies | Open Vacancies — Brighton & Hove |
| Essex County Council | Jobs, apprenticeships, volunteering opportunities, training and support in Essex | Jobs & Apprenticeships — Essex County Council |
| Essex County Council (alternative portal) | Search & apply for roles; varied job families; filters by salary, location, etc. | Working for Essex — Job Search & Apply |
| Essex Opportunities (skills / jobs / training) | Portal to find jobs, courses and apprenticeships in Essex | Essex Opportunities |
| Essex Schools Jobs | Jobs in schools / early years / support staff in Essex | Essex Schools Jobs |
| National Careers Service (via Essex site) | Advice and guidance to help make decisions on learning, training and work opportunities (age 13+) | National Careers Service — Essex Council page |
| Local Authority | Role / Support Offered | Link |
|---|---|---|
| West of England Combined Authority | Regional jobs, recruitment, skills & careers | CareerSearch — West of England CA |
| Bristol City Council | Council jobs, training & careers | Jobs With The Council — Bristol |
| Cornwall Council | Council vacancies, apprenticeships, partner jobs | Jobs & Careers — Cornwall Council |
| Somerset Council | Current vacancies, jobs, careers | Jobs & Careers — Somerset Council |
| West of England Combined Authority | Regional roles, economic & growth roles | Careers — West of England CA |
| North Somerset Council | Council jobs, career opportunities | Search current jobs & apply — North Somerset Council |
| Wiltshire Council | Jobs across Wiltshire, council roles | Jobs at Wiltshire — Wiltshire Council |
| Cambridgeshire County Council | Council job vacancies & careers | Jobs & Careers — Cambridgeshire CC |
| Norfolk County Council | Vacancies, training, volunteering & support | Vacancies — Norfolk County Council |
| East Riding of Yorkshire Council | Jobs, apprenticeships, career opportunities | Jobs & Careers — East Riding Council |
| Essex County Council / district councils | County & district roles, apprenticeships, school jobs | Jobs & Apprenticeships — Essex CC & Districts |
| Suffolk County (Suffolk Jobs Direct) | Public & third sector opportunities in Suffolk | Suffolk Jobs Direct |
National / umbrella sites & supports
1. Local Council Jobs (listing by council) — a council job aggregator.
2. LGJobs — national public sector jobs listing including local government roles.
3. Careers / Jobs at Local Government Association (LGA) — roles across councils.
4. Careers / Jobs at Local Government Association (LGA) — roles across councils.
5. Find a job (GOV.UK) — central job listing service including local authority roles.
What You’ll Get
01
Real Stories & Interviews
Hear from people in tech, health, creative industries, trades and public services, what their work looks like day-to-day, the challenges they face and how they began their careers.
02
Labour Market Insights for England
Local data by region and county: demand, salary ranges, trends and growth sectors. (Using sources such as ONS, regional labour reports and job boards.)
03
Discussion & Mentoring
Ask questions, connect with peers and professionals through moderated forums and virtual events.
04
Planning & Support Resources
CV and application guidance, skill-gap checklists, and webinars on fast-growing fields (e.g. data science, sustainability, the care economy).
Why use local links?
- You’ll find roles that may not appear on national job boards.
- Understanding how your local authority works strengthens your applications (many roles favour local knowledge).
- You can get support (practice interviews, mentoring) from people near you.
- You gain a clearer picture of which industries are active and hiring in your region.