Requirements

Public services associate professional - requirements

As a public services associate professional, you’ll be involved with administrative work in national and local government departments and services. Read on to learn more about a role as a public services associate professional and what you may need to study to secure a job.

Know what you'll need to land a job below.

What qualifications do you need to be a public services associate professional?

An undergraduate degree is often needed for these roles. Subject areas to consider include:

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Do you need a postgraduate qualification to be a public services associate professional?

Most employers don’t ask for a postgraduate qualification but having one can definitely boost your skills, subject knowledge and employability.

Examples of taught MAs and research degrees at postgraduate level include MAs in:

Public administration
Public health
Public finance and economics

What skills do you need to be a public services associate professional?

As well as organisational skills, you’ll need to show excellent administrative skills, as well as the ability to work well in a team.

Hard skills usually include:

Information privacy
Information governance
Auditing
Information management

Soft skills include:

Communication
Eye for detail
Enthusiasm
Presentation
Time management
Researching
Initiative

Do you need work experience to be a public services associate professional?

Previous work experience will look good on job applications and improve your chances of employment. Some uni courses will include a placement year as part of the degree, which is excellent experience to get before graduating. You can also apply directly to government departments and services for shadowing and work experience opportunities.