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Public Sector Recruitment Built on Sustainability, Compliance and Social Value

SERT: Your Trusted Recruitment Partner for Public Sector Jobs, Defence and Community Services Across the UK

At SERT, we deliver more than just candidates. Our public sector recruitment services UK are tailored to meet the real needs of procurement professionals – providing fully compliant, framework-ready recruitment solutions that support value for money, environmental targets and organisational integrity.

Whether you're hiring for government jobs, defence recruitment, or local council jobs hiring now, our process aligns with public procurement frameworks through transparent pricing, accredited standards and access to high-performing professionals.

We support central government bodies, local authorities and arm’s-length organisations by supplying permanent, interim and temporary staff. Every placement is backed by rigorous compliance, including Right to Work, enhanced DBS, IR35 status checks and role-based vetting – all delivered with clarity and confidence. From high-security defence programmes to day-to-day operations in public services, our recruitment model supports your workforce strategy and your wider ESG objectives.


Defence, Government and Security Recruitment Specialists

As one of the established defence recruitment agencies UK, SERT understands the critical requirements involved in MoD jobs, from JOSCAR accreditation and security clearance to sourcing SQEP (Suitably Qualified and Experienced Personnel).

Our experience includes delivering trusted professionals across:

  • Central government departments and executive agencies

  • Defence, aerospace, maritime and land systems

  • Cyber security, IT transformation and digital government programmes

We manage candidate screening from the outset, handling clearance levels, IR35 assessments and nationality checks in line with Crown Commercial Service (CCS) and Ministry of Defence procurement standards, ensuring a controlled, risk-managed hiring process at every stage.



Helping Procurement Teams Deliver Net Zero and Social Value

Public procurement is evolving, with increased emphasis on measurable outcomes. SERT supports this transition by embedding sustainability and social value into our recruitment process, helping clients meet policy and compliance goals.

Our model includes:

  • Digital-first onboarding to reduce carbon emissions and paper waste
  • Local-first sourcing to boost regional employment and cut travel-related emissions
  • The supply of energy advisors, retrofit coordinators and net zero project support roles
Whether contributing to PAS 2035 workforce development or strengthening social value metrics in your procurement response, SERT is a recruitment partner who understands what public sector buyers need to demonstrate. We actively support your net zero goals, green jobs UK hiring, and broader ESG strategies.



Public Sector Roles We Recruit For

SERT delivers compliant public sector staffing UK-wide, covering business-critical areas where reliability and integrity are essential. Our core recruitment areas include:

  • Engineers, analysts and project managers for infrastructure and MoD programmes

  • Estates and FM operatives for local government and regional authorities

  • Waste, sustainability and environmental services officers

Every candidate is subject to enhanced screening protocols, including Right to Work verification, reference checks and IR35 assessments tailored to each assignment – providing the assurance procurement teams need for audit-ready staffing.



Accredited, Compliant and Framework-Ready

We operate in line with the expectations of leading public sector frameworks including CCS, ESPO, and the NHS Workforce Alliance. Our compliance credentials and corporate accreditations include:

  • Cyber Essentials

  • REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) Membership

  • Armed Forces Covenant Signatory

  • Disability Confident Employer

  • JOSCAR Registered Supplier

  • Fully GDPR-compliant data and onboarding systems

Our commitment to transparency, documentation and audit-readiness ensures we can slot easily into public procurement processes and vendor platforms with minimal disruption. From pre-engagement through to invoicing and delivery, we are a framework-aligned recruitment agency built for the public sector.



Supporting Ex-Forces Talent and Veteran Employment

SERT proudly delivers a dedicated veteran jobs UK service, helping former armed forces personnel transition into meaningful civilian roles within the public sector. Many of our ex-forces candidates come with security clearance, specialist training and the adaptability needed to succeed in government, justice and public infrastructure roles.

By working with SERT, your organisation can strengthen its own Armed Forces Covenant commitments and improve representation through a qualified and resilient veteran talent pipeline.



Candidate Care That Enhances Retention and Performance

At SERT, we go beyond placement. Our Candidate Care model is designed to support each individual throughout their assignment, boosting retention and service continuity. Our public sector hiring process includes:

  • Regular engagement and issue resolution

  • Full compliance with Home Office Right to Work and safeguarding guidance

  • Integrated payroll, digital timesheets and seamless onboarding

  • Post-placement support and assignment performance tracking

This commitment to service quality helps protect your organisation’s standards, governance position and workforce wellbeing – all while reducing the risk of turnover and service interruption.



Partner with SERT – A Trusted, Compliant and Sustainable Recruitment Agency

Whether you are recruiting into local government, delivering a regional contract, or hiring via a national framework, SERT offers a recruitment service built for the demands of public sector procurement.

We help you deliver value for money, strengthen social outcomes, and meet compliance with confidence.

👉 Explore our Jobs Board to discover current opportunities, or contact us directly for a supplier pack or workforce consultation.


📞 Call our Recruitment Team: 01489 232090
📧 Email us: info@sert.work

SERT – Sustainable staffing for a stronger public sector.

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