The benefits of working in the Public Sector

The benefits of working in the Public Sector in Lincolnshire 21 March 2019 On behalf of Natalie Holbrook Strategic Corporate Lead for Apprenticeships at LCC

Angela Seal – Corporate Change & Engagement Lead

Why the Public Sector Ø Ø Ø Ø Wide range of occupations within one organisation Constantly challenging and changing environment Growing commercial focus Political and business interfaces Social responsibility focus – giving something back Opportunities across the county Flexible working Generous holiday entitlement

The best thing about working here is: (Source LCC Employee Engagement Survey 2017) Ø Ø Ø Flexible working The people I work with Serving the public The variety of work Supportive Management Development opportunities

Public Sector Apprenticeships v University Ø Ø Ø Ø University isn’t for everyone Learn and earn Do a real job and gain real experience whilst learning No need to move away from home Good chance of employment at completion No fees or maintenance loan costs to the learner Choose your career route whilst you learn – identify what comes next across a wide range of occupations within the same organisation

Live case studies: (questions for our apprentice colleagues) Ø What were your aspirations at school? Ø Had you considered the Public Sector previously? Ø How did you find out about the apprenticeship opportunity? Ø What has been your journey in the Council so far? Ø What has surprised you the most about working in the Public Sector?

Contact details: Natalie Holbrook Strategic Corporate Lead for Apprenticeships Lincolnshire County Council Room 136 , County Offices, Newland, Lincoln, LN 1 1 YL Email: natalie. holbrook@lincolnshire. gov. uk Landline 01522 552137 Mobile: 077 6855 8063 www. lincolnshire. gov. uk