The Future of Public Sector Jobs: What to Expect in 2025
Hiring across the public sector and not-for-profit space has picked up momentum in 2025, particularly in areas linked to digital transformation, ESG, and community engagement. Despite tighter budgets, many organisations are investing in talent that supports long-term strategy and innovation. Many public sector organisations face skills shortages in key areas such as digital, data, and technology, while also striving to improve diversity and inclusion in hiring practices.
Yolk’s Public Sector and Not-for-Profit recruitment team are continuously seeing a growing demand in roles across policy, DDaT, project management, and governance, as well as continuous hiring with NHS-affiliated bodies, and housing. Contract roles remain vital in supporting agile delivery models, especially on transformation projects.
Candidate expectations are shifting too. While many remain mission-driven, there’s an increasing focus on flexible working, team culture, and transparency around development opportunities. The public sector has seen a modest increase in temporary staffing. In the first quarter of 2024, local authorities increased their use of temporary labour by 1.6%, indicating a shift toward more flexible workforce solutions. As in the private sector, lengthy hiring processes continue to be a barrier to securing top talent.
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Contact Yolk's Public Sector and Not-for-Profit team direct below.
Email: PSNFP@yolkrecruitment.com
Call: 029 2022 0078