Career Guides
Practical, specific advice for applying to UK public-sector jobs — councils, the NHS, GP practices, and the Civil Service.
How to Apply for a UK Council Job
Council application forms ask for more structured evidence than a private-sector CV - here's how to actually answer them well.
Civil ServiceCivil Service Success Profiles Explained
The framework behind every Civil Service job application - Behaviours, Strengths, Ability, Experience, and Technical - and how to actually score well on it.
NHSNHS Values-Based Interview Questions, Explained
Why NHS interviews feel different from a standard competency interview, and how to answer the six core NHS values well.
Primary CareWorking at a GP Practice: A Guide for Practice Managers and Admin Staff
Practice Manager, Medical Receptionist, Care Navigator - what these roles actually involve, and how LMC-listed vacancies fit in.
CouncilsLocal Government Pay Scales (NJC) Explained
How council pay actually works: spinal column points, bands, annual negotiated pay awards, and London weighting explained.