Routes into Public Service
Join us and do the extraordinary, every day.
In the Jersey Public Service 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 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.
To take part in our programmes, you must live in Jersey and have 'Entitled' or 'Entitled to work' residential and employment status.
Explore our current entry-level vacancies and find out more about our routes into public service below.
Our current entry-level vacancies
The following entry-level roles provide an excellent opportunity to join the Jersey Public Service.
Visit the links below to find out more about each role and how to apply:
- 2026 Summer Internship Programme - closing date 01/03/2026
- Our summer internship programme is now open for applications! Our internships offer a 6-week paid period of work experience from 20 July 2026 until 28 August 2026. To take part you must live in Jersey and hold ‘Entitled’ or ‘Entitled to work’ employment status. To find out more please email us at earlyincareers@gov.je
- Lunchtime Supervisor (Jersey College Preparatory School) - closing date 22/02/2026
- Trainee Probation Officer - closing date 15/02/2026
- Healthcare Assistant - Theatres - closing date 09/02/2026
- Lunchtime Supervisor (d’Auvergne Primary School) - closing date 08/02/2026
- Gardener - closing date 01/02/2026
- Fire Recruitment Campaign - closing date 31/01/2026
- Statistics Unit Interviewer (Zero Hours) - closing date 31/01/2026
- Healthcare Assistants - General - email bankandrostering@health.gov.je to find out more
- Customer Service Assistants - email clscareers@gov.je to find out more
- Our Customer Service Assistant role gives you the opportunity to earn while you learn. This trainee position will give you hands-on experience across different areas of the department, helping you understand what we do whilst developing valuable new skills.
- We will provide training in the fundamentals of our work, then you will put that knowledge into practice by supporting our services while continuing to develop professionally.
- You will play a key part in helping customers access the support they need and making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.
- Find out more about this role by listening to Sammy: ESSH Careers - Customer Service Assistant
Earn whilst you learn
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.
