12 UK Government and Public Sector Graduate Jobs 2026: Salaries Up to £41,280, HMRC, National Highways, Baringa and More

Overview

A range of graduate jobs, graduate programmes, and professional training opportunities are available across the United Kingdom's public sector, government, public policy, research, planning, legal services, and management consulting. Participating organisations include HM Revenue & Customs, Angus Council, UK Government Investments, the Research Institute for Disabled Consumers, Somerset Council, National Highways, The PSC, Baringa, and HM Courts and Tribunals Service. These positions offer pathways into public service, government-related work, research, policy development, planning, communications, legal services, and consulting, with roles such as Graduate Valuation Surveyor and Graduate Planning Officer. Depending on the position, candidates may receive structured professional development, practical experience, exposure to government decision-making, or training toward professional qualifications. Published starting salaries range from £28,000 to £41,280 or more, with some positions offering salary progression, profit sharing, or pension benefits.

Who can apply

Eligibility requirements vary across the different vacancies. Some positions accept applicants with a degree in any subject, while others require specific qualifications in real estate, valuation, planning, social sciences, humanities, STEM, or law. For specific roles, academic requirements include holding a Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors-accredited degree in Real Estate or Valuation at a minimum classification of 2:2 by 30 July 2027, or meeting a stated accredited master's degree route. Additionally, several employers require applicants to have an existing right to work in the UK and explicitly state that visa sponsorship is unavailable. Certain roles also involve driving-licence and travel requirements.

What you get

Successful candidates receive starting salaries ranging from £28,000 up to £41,280 or more, with specific salaries including £32,500 nationally or £37,235 in London for certain roles, and a range of £31,980 to £39,048 for others. Depending on the specific employer and role, positions may offer structured professional development, practical experience, exposure to government decision-making, training towards professional qualifications such as membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute, salary progression, profit sharing, or pension benefits.

Key dates

Application deadlines for these vacancies fall between 11 October and 1 November 2026, with specific deadlines including 11 October 2026 and 1 November 2026.