Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council are looking to recruit a Shared Ownership Officer to join our team based in Ipswich, Suffolk. You will join us on a part-time, fixed-term, or Secondment opportunity for 6 months. The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £36,124 - £42,708 per annum (pro rata). Full time, part time and job share opportunities will be considered. What we are looking for We are looking for a Shared Ownership Officer to join our Development Team. To be successful, you will share our values , commitment, and motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities. About the role In this important role, you will: lead on managing the sales and marketing process for new build shared ownership across the two districts work with internal colleagues, developers/contractors, sales agents and Solicitors overseeing the handover, conveyancing and completion of new build shared ownership and market homes provide the professional lead on shared ownership across the two districts in relation to new policy, practice, and implementation ensure internal processes for the delivery of shared ownership properties and market homes meet customer expectations and demands take the lead and responsibility for staircasing and re-sale of shared ownership properties About you We are looking for someone with relevant experience of: the property management and or housing field the legal process in relation to property transactions working in a customer focused environment and resolving issues for customers developing partnerships and collaborating with others to achieve an agreed outcome You will need to have excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with a wide range of audiences including Members, Contractors, Developers and Customers. Sound organisational skills and the ability to organise your own workload are also essential for this role. About us Working together across our councils and with our partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors, we provide excellent services to our 190,000 residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk. We are proud of the role we play in creating the environment, economy, and communities for our districts. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work. With picturesque market towns, 60 conservation areas and with two National Landscapes within our districts, it is little wonder that we are consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK. Benefits Great opportunities for learning and development. Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 26 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years service, plus bank holidays). Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme. Wellbeing Support Programme. Employee Assist Programme. Health Care Options. Our ways of working Work is what we do, not where we go! We are committed to working in a more Hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (Business needs permitting). This has worked well for us and is something we will be continuing with. We are committed to supporting equality and diversity, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils provide opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible service for our residents. Closing date: 5pm, 8 July 2025. If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Shared Ownership Officer ? role, even if you don t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council are looking to recruit Non-Executive Directors to join our team based in Ipswich, Suffolk. You will join us on a part-time (6 to 8 meetings per year), fixed term for 3 Years (renewable subject to performance). The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £10,000 per annum. Babergh and Mid Suffolk Councils are two ambitious Local Authorities who are working together to deliver services to residents more effectively. To support this, the councils set up company structure in 2016 to invest and manage property assets for a medium-term commercial return. The Role Sitting alongside 4 elected Members and a Member of Councils Executive Team your role as a Non-Executive Director will require you to be a source of knowledge, insight and judgement as the company manages a portfolio of commercial assets approximately 9 years on from its creation. You will provide support to the Chair in governance and board effectiveness and contribute constructive challenge on strategy and the financial performance of the business. The Person Suitable candidates will have asset, risk and leadership skills in a relevant property investment or fund management industry. You will have a high level of professionalism, strong intellect, with the confidence to challenge while also being collaborative. Relevant experience could come from the financial, property investment or fund management or similar sector Closing date: 11.59 pm, 27 July 2025 If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Non-Executive Directors ? role, even if you don t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council are looking to recruit a Head of Human Resources and Organisational Development to join our team based in Ipswich, Suffolk. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £62,276 - £75,619 per annum. Full time, 37 hours per week At Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils we have an exciting opportunity for a senior HR leader to join us on the cusp of a significant transformation, where your expertise will directly shape the future of our communities, economy, and environment. We are proud of the progress that we have achieved across our districts, serving 190,000 residents and driving ambitious initiatives that enhance homes, support vibrant communities, boost the local economy, protect our environment, and keep our districts thriving. Our joint strategic plan is already fostering exciting cross-organisational work and an evolving culture. As we embark on a period of unprecedented change, including pivotal work around local government reorganisation and devolution, we recognise that exceptional leadership, particularly in our people strategy, is paramount. We are seeking a forward thinking and results-driven Head of Human Resources and Organisational Development (HR and OD) to lead our People function into the future. This key role will be instrumental in: Evolving our People Strategy to meet the current and future needs of our organisation, ensuring we have the agility to respond to our changing environment and meet our commitments to our local communities. Continuing to develop our positive culture with a dynamic and adaptive approach that embraces change, innovation, and continuous improvement. Leading key change programmes ensuring smooth transitions, effective communication, and robust support for our people. Empowering our workforce by providing expert leadership, coaching, and support to our HR, OD, and Learning and Development teams, enabling them to effectively partner with staff and managers. Championing employee engagement by working with our leaders to develop strategies to maintain high levels of engagement and resilience as our organisation evolves. We are looking for an HR and OD leader with a demonstrable track record of successfully navigating and leading large-scale organisational change whilst gaining the confidence of senior stakeholders and employees alike. Your expertise will include: Proven Experience in Strategic HR and OD Leadership: A strong background in developing and implementing progressive people strategies that underpin organisational transformation. Change management expertise: A deep understanding of change processes and a hands-on approach to managing the people aspects of significant structural and cultural shifts, such as those anticipated with local government reorganisation. Building effective partnerships: The ability to build strong relationships with senior leaders, challenging perspectives constructively and driving consensus to achieve strategic HR/OD outcomes. Developing teams to perform at their best: Experience in leading, coaching, and developing HR, OD, and L and D professionals to excel in a fast-paced and evolving environment. Organisational design and development: A strong track record of championing development and designing teams and structures that are fit for the future. A Solid Foundation in Employment Law: Current and comprehensive understanding to provide sound advice and ensure compliance during periods of change. At Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils we have embraced a genuine flexible working strategy and believe that work is something you do, not somewhere you go. This role will be based at our head office in Endeavour House, Ipswich however we encourage our teams to work remotely, from home or at our office base. In addition to this we offer an extensive range of benefits from a generous pension scheme, salary sacrifice EV and cycle schemes through to a range of incentives to support your wellbeing and personal development. Closing Date: 11.59pm, 28 July 2025. If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Head of Human Resources and Organisational Development role, even if you don t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are looking for a Compliance Business Support Officer to join our team in Great Wenham, Suffolk. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis working 37 hours per week. The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £30,599 - £35,235 per annum (pro rata for part time). Full time, part time and job share opportunities will be considered. What we are looking for We are looking for a Compliance Business Support Officer to join our Property Asset and Compliance Team within our Housing Directorate . To be successful, you will share our values , commitment, and motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients and communities. About the role Reporting to the Business Services Manager you will deliver a highly effective, customer centric, and innovative compliance business support function. You will: process compliance data, maintain our compliance register and liaise/monitor the day-to-day activities of contractors undertaking compliance related work to ensure their compliance with servicing schedules and target dates provide general business support to the compliance team, including attending meetings and taking minutes assist in the compilation, administration and monitoring of customer satisfaction data be responsible for ensuring complaints relating to compliance are responded to and areas of customer dissatisfaction addressed raise and process work orders, purchase orders, process invoices, including variation requests The role is key in ensuring that we meet our statutory and regulatory obligations in respect of compliance and health and safety for our housing and corporate properties. About you A confident Administrator, you will need to: have gained an NVQ level 3 / ONC in administration and/or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through experience demonstrate relevant experience in a business support environment be computer literate with good understanding of Microsoft packages, especially Outlook and Microsoft Excel have excellent written and verbal communication skills be able to manage and prioritise workload in a busy environment hold, or be willing to work towards an IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety About us Working together across our councils and with our partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors, we provide excellent services to our 190,000 residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk. We are proud of the role we play in creating the environment, economy, and communities for our districts. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work. With picturesque market towns, 60 conservation areas and with two National Landscapes within our districts, it is little wonder that we are consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK. Benefits Great opportunities for learning and development. Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 26 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years service, plus bank holidays). Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme. Wellbeing Support Programme. Employee Assist Programme. Health Care Options. Our ways of working Work is what we do, not where we go! We are committed to working in a more Hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (Business needs permitting). This has worked well for us and is something we will be continuing with. We are committed to supporting equality and diversity, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils provide opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible service for our residents. Closing date: 5pm, 13 March 2025 If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Procurement Business Partner role, even if you don t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council are looking to recruit a Grounds Maintenance Operatives to join our team based in Sudbury and Stowmarket . You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis working 40 hours per week (37 hours plus 3 contractual hours overtime). The successful candidates will earn a competitive of £26,835 - £30,060 per annum (plus contractual overtime). Full time, part time and job share opportunities will be considered. What we are looking for We are looking for motivated individuals to join the Grounds Maintenance Crew within our Public Realm Team . The successful people will share our values , commitment, and motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities. About the role The Public Realm Team are responsible for the day to day management of the district councils countryside sites and open spaces. These include informal recreational sites, local nature reserves, parks and smaller picnic areas. In addition, the team is responsible for council owned play areas, management of the councils tree stock, routine grounds maintenance on roadside verges and open spaces within council housing areas as well as keeping the districts clean through litter collection, mechanical sweeping and removing fly tips. These roles will be based at our Sudbury and Stowmarket depots and will play a key part in keeping the joint district and our public open spaces clean, tidy and welcoming. Delivering a range of grounds maintenance services of a practical and physically demanding nature across council owned parks, play areas, open spaces and communal areas. This will include use of specialised vehicles, machinery and equipment, litter picking, clearing fly-tipped waste and other general cleansing duties. The role is for 40 hours per week spread over 5 working days (Monday Friday) and will include working annualised hours (varied between Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter). About you You will have some experience in grounds maintenance and be passionate about the environment and keen to work with the team to make a difference to local areas, providing a service to residents and visitors alike. You will enjoy working outside either individually or as part of a team. You will need to demonstrate Your grounds maintenance experience and level of proficiency in a range of tasks (or demonstrate skills you have that could transfer to this role). Ability to operate some grounds maintenance equipment. The ability to communicate well with members of the public, colleagues and supervisory staff as well as understanding and practicing good customer care. A pro-active approach and a flexible attitude including undertaking cleansing tasks to meet the operational requirements and seasonal demands of the service. Awareness of Health and Safety at Work Act, practice and responsibility. Computer literacy and ability to use email and mobile devices. Ability to maintain accurate work records. You must hold a full driving licence and hold the relevant qualification to tow a trailer. Whilst we welcome applications from those with the qualifications and skills outlined in the Person Specification, we will also consider applications from those with some experience in the grounds maintenance field who are able to demonstrate a strong desire to learn and develop. Benefits of working for us Great opportunities for learning and development Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 26 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years service, plus bank holidays) Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme Wellbeing Support Program Employee Assist Program Health Care Options. Closing date: 5pm, 11 March 2025 Interview date: 21 March 2025 If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Grounds Maintenance Operatives role, even if you don t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council are looking to recruit a Resident Liaison and Project Co-ordinator to join our team based in Great Wenham. You will be working 37 hours per week on a full time, permanent basis?. The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £30,559 - £35,235 per annum (pro rata for part time) Full time, part time and job share opportunities will be considered. What we are looking for We are looking for a Resident Liaison and Project Co-ordinator to join our team in Property Assets and Compliance. To be successful, you will share our values , commitment, and motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities. About the role Reporting to the Business Services Manager you will deliver a highly effective, customer-centric and innovative business support function. You will: provide effective support for the everyday running of programmes and projects, in-accordance with the project management framework oversee programmes and project timetables, including communicating with team members to maintain key milestones be responsible for ensuring complaints are responded to, and areas of customer dissatisfaction addressed set up, undertake, and manage the customer/resident liaison across multiple programmes/projects attend customer/resident Liaison meetings either face to face or digitally to ensure a high performing customer centric service is delivered raise and process work orders / purchase orders, process invoices, including variation requests. About you You will ideally: possess an NVQ 3/ONC Level or will have gained equivalent level of knowledge through experience have experience in assisting in project managing work projects and investment programmes have experience in the customer/resident liaison process in relation to setting up, undertaking and managing always be pro-active, with a flexible, pragmatic approach to supporting and guiding staff and colleagues. About us Working together across our councils and with our partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors, we provide excellent services to our 190,000 residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk. We are proud of the role we play in creating the environment, economy, and communities for our districts. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work. With picturesque market towns, 60 conservation areas and with two National Landscapes within our districts, it is little wonder that we are consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK. Benefits Great opportunities for learning and development. Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 26 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years service, plus bank holidays). Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme. Wellbeing Support Programme. Employee Assist Programme. Health Care Options. Our ways of working Work is what we do, not where we go! We are committed to working in a more Hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (Business needs permitting). This has worked well for us and is something we will be continuing with. We are committed to supporting equality and diversity, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils provide opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible service for our residents. Closing date: 5pm, 10 March 2025. If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Resident Liaison and Project Co-ordinator role, please click ' apply' . We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are looking for a Procurement Business Partner to join our team in Ipswich, Suffolk . You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis working 37 hours per week. The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £43,693 - £50,788 per annum (pro rata for part time). Full time, part time and job share opportunities will be considered. What we are looking for We are looking for an experienced Procurement Business Partner to join our Procurement team. The successful person will share our values , commitment, and motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities. About the role This is an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Business Partner to support a wide range of the councils service areas. You will deliver expert commercial advice and guidance to ensure: effective procurement strategies are developed compliant procurements are undertaken procurements are in line with the councils Standing Orders, legislation and sustainable procurement good practice. About you To apply for this role, you will: need to be able to evidence experience of delivering a range of procurement solutions working with multiple stakeholders have a strong work ethic possess good communication and report writing skills have an ability to challenge in an effective manner need to be able to work well independently, as a member of a team and be able to lead a team be an experienced professional, with a commitment to personal development. About us Working together across our councils and with our partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors, we provide excellent services to our 190,000 residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk. We are proud of the role we play in creating the environment, economy, and communities for our districts. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work. With picturesque market towns, 60 conservation areas and with two National Landscapes within our districts, it is little wonder that we are consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK. Benefits of working for us Great opportunities for learning and development. Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 26 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years service, plus bank holidays). Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme. Wellbeing Support Program Employee Assist Program Health Care Options Our ways of working Work is what we do, not where we go! We are committed to working in a more Hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (Business needs permitting). This has worked well for us and is something we will be continuing with. We are committed to supporting equality and diversity, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils provide opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible service for our residents. Closing date: 5pm, 26 February 2025 If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Procurement Business Partner role, even if you don t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are looking for a Senior Systems Support Officer to join our team in Stowmarket, Suffolk . You will join us on a part-time, permanent basis working 18.5 hours per week (Fixed Term or Secondment opportunity for 1 year). The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £26,835 - £30,060 pro rata. Full-time, part-time and job share opportunities will be considered. What we are looking for We are looking for a Senior Systems Support Officer to join our Public Protection Service. The successful person will share our values , commitment, and motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities. About the role Support the Head of Public Protection and the Service to deliver effective outcomes in relation to service plans and corporate priorities/outcomes. Line Manager for a Systems Support Officer, planning and directing work. Develop, support and maintain Northgate M3/Assure case management software (or any shared successor software) for Public Protection, Public Realm, Private Sector Housing and Customer Services. Develop, support, and maintain Rocktime Verso case management software for Licensing. Responsible for operational introduction, management and strategic evolution of the Public Protection software and hardware including consulting with the supplier and ICT around introduction, upgrade, and ongoing maintenance. Lead implementation of new software and migration for the Service. Supporting role for corporate IT systems including website and intranet, including giving advice, guidance, e-government, and support to officers in Service on ICT matters. Responsible for training and cascading transformation and ICT system developments to the Public Protection Service, and other relevant internal and external stakeholders. Contribute to business and performance management support of the Public Protection Service as well as to other services using appropriate case and performance management software. Continuous review and improvement of ICT resources which may include project management and implementation of software and hardware. About you Knowledge of Environmental Health and Licensing software i.e. M3/ Assure and/ or LalPac would be desirable. NVQ Level 4/A level or equivalent knowledge gained through experience. Considerable experience of managing, administrating, using, and operating Environmental Health software systems or similar software applications. Pro-active in identifying potential problem areas before they impact on service delivery and able to demonstrate a high degree of initiative in prioritising a busy, varied, and demanding workload. Awareness of both technical and non-technical Government and Industry standards and legislation affecting the delivery of ICT services. Ability to analyse and interpret reports and information and develop solutions to problems or issues raised by IT users. Ability to look beyond delivery of current IT support to align delivery with solutions that enable transformation. Has an attitude and approach that allows for flexibility to contribute to changing corporate priorities. About us Working together across our Councils and with our partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors, we provide excellent services to our 190,000 residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk. We are proud of the role we play in creating the environment, economy, and communities for our districts. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work. With picturesque market towns, 60 conservation areas and with two National Landscapes within our districts, it is little wonder that we are consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK. Benefits of working for us Great opportunities for learning and development. Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 26 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years service, plus bank holidays). Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme. Wellbeing Support Program Employee Assist Program Health Care Options Closing date: 5pm, 24 February 2025. If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Senior Systems Support Officer role, even if you don t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are currently looking for an Apprentice Customer Services to join our team based in Stowmarket. You will join us on a full time, f ixed term contract for 18 months basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £20,077 per annum click apply for full job details

We are looking for two Electricians to join our Building Services Team. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £31,615 per annum, plus Tool Allowance and Part P payments (pro rata for part time). Full time, part time and job share opportunities will be considered click apply for full job details

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils, Great Wenham (near Ipswich) CO7 6PS Find out if this opportunity is a good fit by reading all of the information that follows below. £38,553 - £44,624 per annum (pro rata and for part time) 37 hours per week Permanent Reference: BMS00569 Full time, part time and job share opportunities will be considered. We are looking for an experienced Senior Building Surveyor to join our team in Building Services. The successful person will share our values, commitment, and motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities. About the role We are looking for a career focused Senior Building Surveyor with significant experience who is seeking their next career move within a progressive housing team. You will be expected to deliver quality professional services to housing stock and corporate buildings including, preparing feasibility studies, estimating, surveying, design, procurement, tender actions, managing consultants and works contractors at sites, reporting on projects, managing communications and financial aspects of contracts. Covering a wide range of projects, you will also engage on a full range of compliance relating activities including but not exclusive to core capital Investment and repairs works including retrofitting homes, building defects, cyclical maintenance, responsive works, and surveys of our housing and corporate properties. About you You will: have gained a relevant Degree, HNC/HND/NVQ4 or will possess a comparable level of relevant experience in asset management, design, or construction hold a Professional qualification to post graduate level such as member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS), or MCIOB or equivalent/similar, or substantial experience in this field require an excellent understanding of the social housing legislation and the changing environment is essential to ensure we deliver works that are best practice driven need to demonstrate proven Project Management skills from feasibility to lessons learnt as these are key elements of the role including specification and tender practices work with statutory authorities need to be an excellent team player who is able to build relationships and work closely within a team as the lead professional for repairs, development, and capital investment works be required to build relationships with tenants/tenant groups, occupiers/users of buildings, Councillors, contractors, consultants, in-house project teams and have excellent communications skills and organisational ability. The role will require the successful candidate to mentor other members of the team to deliver projects and highlight training needs, along with developing and instructing working teams for project specific delivery. A full driver s licence and access to a car will be required for this role, you will receive an essential car users allowance. This role is based at our depot located in Great Wenham, we are committed to home working and agile working although attendance at the Great Wenham depot will be required for meetings and team building working days. About us Working together across our councils and with our partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors, we provide excellent services to our 190,000 residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk. We are proud of the role we play in creating the environment, economy, and communities for our districts. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work. With picturesque market towns, 60 conservation areas and two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) within our districts, it is little wonder that we are consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK. Benefits of working with us Great opportunities for learning and development. Suffolk Coaching and Mentoring Partnership Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 25 days a year, increasing to 30 days after 5 years service, plus bank holidays). Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme. Wellbeing Support Program Employee Assist Program Health Care Options Visit our Employee Benefits page for further information: Our ways of working We are committed to working in a more hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote-based working. (Business needs permitting) This has worked well for us and is something we will be continuing with. We are committed to supporting equality and diversity, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils provide opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible service for our residents. To find out more If you wish to discuss this role and have an informal discussion, please contact Ian Sparkes by calling 296391 or e-mailing How to apply To apply, please visit our website: Closing date: 1pm, 19 August 2022. Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils, Ipswich IP1 2BX £30,095 - £35,336 per annum (pro rata) 30 hours per week Fixed term or Secondment Opportunity for 2 years Reference: BMS00575 Full time, part time and job share opportunities will be considered. We are looking for a Shared Ownership Officer to join our team in Strategic Property. The successful person will share our values, commitment and motivation to make a difference for our districts. About the role The Shared Ownership Officer will take the professional lead on the shared ownership product across the two Councils and will oversee the sales and marketing process for new shared ownership homes on behalf of the Councils . This is a great opportunity to join a small, busy team who are passionate about delivering affordable homes. If you have experience in property, housing, estate agency or a related field and you can deliver great customer service with the ability to work independently and deliver then this could be a great role for you. About you You will have a relevant qualification at HNC/Certificate of Higher Education level. Or NVQ3/ONC level or equivalent knowledge gained through experience. You will have relevant experience of: estate agency/residential/construction/property management/housing field delivering/marketing of shared ownership properties (desirable) working in a customer focused environment and resolving issues for customers the sales, marketing and conveyancing process for new build properties with the ability to assess the eligibility of applicants for shared ownership managing projects with multiple partners using Microsoft Office and Teams, or similar in a working environment writing and presenting reports to a wide range of audiences resident engagement/involvement work to inform and influence future housing delivery and service improvement working across teams to deliver an outcome. You will need: confidence in managing contracts excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with a wide range of audiences including Members, Contractors, developers, and customers experience of developing partnerships and collaborating with others to achieve an agreed outcome sound organisational skills and the ability to organise your own workload experience of managing projects with multiple partners demonstrable experience of providing excellent client/customer focus a track record in continuous personal and professional development and an ability to encourage learning and development in others knowledge of the housing market and the ability to keep up to date with policy and practice related to affordable home ownership products. About us Working together across our councils and with our partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors, we provide excellent services to our 190,000 residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk. We are proud of the role we play in creating the environment, economy, and communities for our districts. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work. With picturesque market towns, 60 conservation areas and with two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) within our districts, it is little wonder that we are consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK. Benefits of working with us Great opportunities for learning and development. Suffolk Coaching and Mentoring Partnership. Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 25 days a year, increasing to 30 days after 5 years service, plus bank holidays). Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme. Wellbeing Support Program. Employee Assist Program. Health Care Options. Visit our Employee Benefits page for further information via: Our ways of working We are committed to working in a more hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote-based working. (Business needs permitting) This has worked well for us and is something we will be continuing with. We are committed to supporting equality and diversity, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils provide opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible service for our residents. To find out more If you wish to discuss the Hybrid working approach for this role, or for an informal discussion, please contact Hazel Ellard, Assistant Manager for Strategic Property, on 724657. How to apply To apply, please visit our website: Closing date: 1pm, 5 August 2022. Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils have an exciting opportunity for a Lettings Negotiator to join our Housing Solutions Team in Ipswich. You will join us on a full-time, fixed-term or secondment basis for 2 years and in return, you will receive acompetitive salary of £29,577 - £34,728 per annum...... click apply for full job details