In the Jersey Public Service we do the extraordinary every day, making a difference to Islanders’ lives.
We believe in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for the next generation of professionals. Whether you’re just beginning your career journey and are looking to gain practical experience, or you are interested in a career change, or looking to return to work after a break, we offer a wide range of programmes to help you grow and develop in a supportive environment.
Our internships, apprenticeships, traineeships and other bespoke opportunities, such as work placements and work experience, give you the chance to see first-hand why our people are proud of what they do day to day.
Apprenticeships
Kick start your career with an apprenticeship with the Jersey Public Service.
Our range of apprenticeships provide you with the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals, develop new skills, gain a professional qualification, and get started with a rewarding career in one of our essential Island services.
What are apprenticeships?
Our paid apprenticeships offer a blend of practical, on-the-job training alongside formal learning. They provide an excellent opportunity for you to gain valuable experience in the workplace, whilst also studying for a professional qualification that is funded by us. Apprenticeships typically last from 1-3 years, depending on the area you choose.
What areas do our apprenticeships cover?
Whether you’re interested in finance, surveying, mechanics, HR, protecting the environment, caring for patients or helping to solve big issues, there’s endless opportunity to get your career underway.
Who should apply for an apprenticeship?
We offer a range of apprenticeship programmes to suit different levels of experience - anyone can apply. Whether you are a school leaver, a recent graduate, or someone interested in a career change, or looking to return to work after a break, our apprenticeships are for those looking for the opportunity to gain knowledge, skills, and experience while being paid and studying towards a qualification.
How do I apply for an apprenticeship?
If you have any queries about our apprenticeships, or would like to talk about future apprenticeship opportunities, please email:
earlyincareers@gov.je
Traineeships
Our traineeships provide an exciting opportunity to begin a career in your chosen field.
Learn from our experienced professionals, build essential skills and knowledge, and embark on your journey towards a fulfilling career.
What are traineeships?+
Our Traineeships provide experiential on the job training in a variety of roles to enable you to learn knowledge, skills and behaviours needed for a particular job. They provide real-world experience in your chosen field, allowing you to learn whilst you earn. You will be on a trainee progression plan, which may involve completing courses or qualifications relevant to the job or undertaking other development opportunities. Our traineeships usually last 1-2 years.
What areas do our traineeships cover?+
We offer traineeships across many different areas in the Jersey Public Service. The amount of career paths to choose from is huge, and whichever area you pick will enable you to have a positive impact on Islanders. From medicine to marketing, engineering to building maintenance as well as digital, IT, accounting and customer service, we can accommodate all interests.
Who should apply for traineeships?+
We have a variety of trainee programmes to suit different levels of experience – anyone can apply. Whether you are a school leaver or graduate, or someone interested in a career change, or looking to return to work after a break, our traineeships offer an opportunity to gain valuable knowledge, skills, and experience in your field of interest.
How do I apply for a traineeship?+
If you have any queries about our traineeships, or would like to talk about future trainee opportunities, please email:
earlyincareers@gov.je
Internships
An internship placement with the Jersey Public Service could be the start of an extraordinary career.
Our internships offer a paid period of work experience and a great opportunity for you to gain an insight into an area of the public service.
What are internships?+
Our internships are a paid period of work experience, usually completed over 6 weeks during the summer. They offer a chance for you to gain industry-specific skills and practical knowledge. They provide real-world exposure to the working environment and allow you to get a feel for your chosen field.
What areas do our internships cover? +
We offer internships in a variety of different areas across the Jersey Public Service. The diversity of career paths available is enormous and the ability to make an impact is tangible. From medicine to marketing, engineering to building maintenance, as well as digital, IT, accounting and customer service, we can accommodate all interests.
Who should apply for an internship? +
Our internships are usually best suited to school leavers, those undertaking degrees, or recent graduates.
How do I apply for an internship?+
Our internships programme is currently closed. If you have any queries or would like to talk about future internship opportunities, please email:
earlyincareers@gov.je
Bespoke opportunities
Gain valuable experience within your chosen field through a bespoke opportunity in the Jersey Public Service.
What bespoke opportunities do we offer?+
We offer a range of different apprenticeship, traineeship, internship and work placement programmes to suit different levels of experience. If you are not sure which of our programmes works best for you, get in contact with us to see if we can find a bespoke opportunity that meets your needs:
earlyincareers@gov.je
What are work placements?+
Our work placements are usually longer-term arrangements that allow you to gain a more in-depth understanding of your chosen field. These placements may be part of an academic programme, or a professional development initiative and they aim to provide you with practical skills and experience. These can also be undertaken during a gap year.
Who should apply for work placements?+
If you are studying at college or are at university, our bespoke work placements are a great way to put your skills into practice in the work environment.
Equally, if you are a school leaver, a recent graduate, someone looking for a career change, or looking to return to work after a break, our bespoke work placements could provide you with an opportunity to gain new skills and experience.
To see how we can best support you please email:
earlyincareers@gov.je
What is Trident work experience, and do you offer bespoke placements?+
The Jersey Public Service is proud to support the Trident work experience programme. This is a programme that all Jersey Secondary Schools take part in during Year 10, and usually lasts for 2 weeks. It is a unique opportunity to experience working life while still at school and it is a fantastic way to test out potential future career paths.
If on the database of Trident opportunities, you do not see an area within the Jersey Public Service that you are interested in, please email:
earlyincareers@gov.je
