Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council are looking to recruit a Health and Safety Lead to join our teambased in Ipswich, Suffolk. This role is open to full time, part time, and job share applications, all of which will be assessed equally.You will join us on a full-time, f ixed term or secondment opportunity for 12 months (maternity cover) , and in return, the successful candidate will earn a comp click apply for full job details

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are looking to recruit a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our team based in Sudbury, Suffolk. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis . The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £27,694 - £31,022 per annum (plus contractual overtime - see hours). Join our team We are looking for a motivated person to join our Grounds Maintenance Crew within our Public Realm team . If you share our values and our motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities, we would love to hear from you. 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. This role is based at our Sudbury depot and plays a vital part in maintaining the cleanliness, tidiness and overall appeal of the joint district and its public open spaces. You will be responsible for delivering a variety of grounds maintenance services, which are practical and physically demanding. These services will be carried out across council-owned parks, play areas, open spaces, and communal areas, and will involve the use of specialised vehicles, machinery, and equipment. Duties also include litter picking, clearing fly-tipped waste, and other general cleansing tasks. This is a full-time role of 40 hours per week, worked over five days (Monday to Friday). The position operates on an annualised hours basis, with working hours varying between the Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter seasons. About you We are looking for someone with experience in grounds maintenance who is passionate about the environment and eager to contribute to making local areas cleaner, greener, and more welcoming for residents and visitors alike. You will enjoy working outdoors, whether independently or as part of a team. To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate: experience in grounds maintenance and proficiency in a range of related tasks, or transferable skills that suit the role ability to operate grounds maintenance equipment safely and effectively strong communication skills, with the ability to engage positively with the public, colleagues, and supervisors, and a commitment to good customer care a proactive and flexible approach, including a willingness to undertake cleansing tasks to meet operational and seasonal service demands awareness of Health and Safety legislation, practices, and personal responsibility basic computer literacy, including the ability to use email and mobile devices ability to maintain accurate records of work completed a full driving licence and the appropriate qualification to tow a trailer. We welcome applications both from candidates who meet the qualifications and experience outlined in the person specification as well as those with some relevant experience and a strong desire to learn and grow within the role. About us At Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils we are passionate about building communities that people want to live, work, visit and invest in. We serve around 200,000 residents across our two districts and are well known for our collaboration and partnership working across public, private and voluntary sectors. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work, with: 60 conservation areas two National Landscapes many picturesque market towns. It is no surprise we are ranked among the top 50 places to live in the UK (United Kingdom). Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: generous leave entitlement (26 days a year, rising to 31 days after 5 years) competitive Local Government Pension Scheme wellbeing Support and Employee Assistance Programs private Health Care Options electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme paid volunteering days flexible and hybrid working arrangements (Business needs permitting) great learning and development opportunities. For more information, visit our Employee Benefits page . Our ways of working We believe work is what we do, not just where we go. We work in a hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (Business need permitting). Our hybrid working arrangements support flexibility and collaboration, helping our teams to thrive. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, providing opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible services for our residents. Closing date: 5 pm, 11 January 2026. If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Grounds Maintenance Operative 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 a Senior Planning Policy Officer 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 £31,537 to £44,075 per annum (pro rata for part time). Salary Career Grade role: £31,537 to £36,363 per annum (Grade 4 - Planning Policy Officer), £37,280 to £44,075 per annum (Grade 5 - Senior Planning Policy Officer) (plus Market Supplement at Grade 5 ) This role is open to full time, part time, and job share applications, all of which will be assessed equally. This is a career grade role, offering career development through a skills matrix. Entry grade and salary will depend on knowledge and experience. Join our team We are looking for a Senior Planning Policy Officer / Planning Policy Officer to join our Strategic Planning Team. If you share our values and motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities, we would love to hear from you. About the role Would you like to shape our communities and places in Babergh and Mid Suffolk for the better? An exciting opportunity has become available in the team that delivers the Local Plan for our districts. The councils adopted the Babergh and Mid Suffolk Joint Local Plan Part 1 Development Plan Document in November 2023 and are currently undertaking a Joint Local Plan Review under the new plan-making system, which will plan ahead to 2045. The Joint Local Plan Review will seek to address the challenge of increasing housing and employment needs together with the delivery of associated infrastructure, whilst preserving what is unique about the districts. We are looking for a collaborative and strategic-minded individual to play a key role in supporting the formulation of planning policy, including major and strategic site allocation, working with external consultants on the development of evidence base and appraisal. There will be the need to work collaboratively across the two councils in supporting the development of strategies including infrastructure, as well as working with councillors, neighbouring local authorities, Suffolk County Council, and other infrastructure providers. Engagement with the community and involvement in the preparation of neighbourhood development plans are key aspects of the role. The post will support the delivery of the councils' corporate objectives. About you We are seeking a motivated planner who has appropriate knowledge and experience of the spatial planning policy system with the ability to analyse, interpret and present evidence and information succinctly to a variety of audiences. You will be educated to degree level in an appropriate discipline, with some spatial planning policy experience, and membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute is desirable. Knowledge of Local Government practice and procedures will also be required as well as a good understanding of the plan-making process. Effective communication skills and an ability to develop strong working relationships are essential together with time management and organisational skills. Good IT skills and experience with modern Microsoft products is expected. Now is an exciting time to join our team, as we look to update and develop the software we use with innovative packages to present information in different ways. About us At Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils we are passionate about building communities that people want to live, work, visit and invest in. We serve around 200,000 residents across our two districts and are well known for our collaboration and partnership working across public, private and voluntary sectors. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work, with: 60 conservation areas two National Landscapes many picturesque market towns It is no surprise we are ranked among the top 50 places to live in the UK (United Kingdom). Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Generous leave entitlement (26 days a year, rising to 31 days after 5 years). Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme. Wellbeing Support and Employee Assistance Programs. Private Health Care Options. Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme. Paid volunteering days. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (Business needs permitting). Great learning and development opportunities. Our ways of working We believe work is what we do, not just where we go. We work in a hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (Business need permitting). Our hybrid working arrangements support flexibility and collaboration, helping our teams to thrive. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, providing opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible services for our residents. Closing date: 5 pm, 6 January 2026 . Interview date: week commencing, 12 January 2026 . Market Forces Supplement is pending review. If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Senior Planning Policy 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 a Director of Housing to join our team based in Ipswich, Suffolk. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, the successful candidate will earn a Competitive Salary + Benefits. Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are proud of the progress we have made in housing over recent years, however there is still work to be done to achieve our ambitions for our residents and districts. We strive for excellence and a housing service that places residents at the centre; that meets the highest standards of safety and quality and strengthens our communities. If you are ready for the challenge and if our values of openness, ambition and accountability resonate with you, we would love to hear from you. About the role Reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive, you will join our Senior Leadership Team and lead a Housing Service with nearly 7,000 properties and 200+ employees, spanning two districts, with distinct geographies and political priorities. The service has recently been through major transformation which has seen significant improvements in tenant outcomes. We want you to build on our strong foundation and ensure that the progress we have made is sustained, particularly in areas of compliance, repairs performance, and customer experience. You will lead and steer our housing teams with a particular focus on embedding our neighbourhood management offer to tenants, improving our void performance, and bringing all our homes up to the Decent Homes Standard. This role will be about leading through scrutiny, shaping the future of housing in Babergh and Mid Suffolk, and making a real difference for thousands of residents. About you An ambitious Housing Professional, you will be a visionary leader who can steer our housing service through regulatory scrutiny, cultural change, and operational complexity. You will bring with you a track record of achievement, delivering high quality affordable social housing services within a complex, multi-agency social housing environment. You will have experience of working collaboratively with stakeholders at a strategic level, managing complex budgets with significant constraints, workforce development, and performance improvement within affordable social housing services. You will demonstrate passion, drive and ambition to sustain and improve housing service levels for our communities and residents. About us At Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils we are passionate about building communities that people want to live, work, visit and invest in. We serve around 200,000 residents across our two districts and are well known for our collaboration and partnership working across public, private and voluntary sectors. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work, with: 60 conservation areas two National Landscapes many picturesque market towns. It is no surprise we are ranked among the top 50 places to live in the UK (United Kingdom). Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: generous leave entitlement (26 days a year, rising to 31 days after 5 years) competitive local government pension scheme wellbeing support and employee assistance programs private health care options electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme paid volunteering days flexible and hybrid working arrangements (business needs permitting) great learning and development opportunities. Our ways of working We believe work is what we do, not just where we go. We work in a hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (business need permitting). Our hybrid working arrangements support flexibility and collaboration, helping our teams to thrive. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, providing opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible services for our residents. Closing date: 11.55pm, 22 January 2026. Technical Interview date: week commencing 26 January 2026. If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Director of Housing 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 Council are looking to recruit a Principal Planning Policy Officer 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 £45,091 - £52,413 per annum (plus Market Supplement) (pro rata for part time). This role is open to full time, part time, and job share applications, all of which will be assessed equally. Join our team We are looking for a Principal Planning Policy Officer to join our Strategic Planning Team and lead on a variety of planning policy matters. If you share our values and motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities, we would love to hear from you. About the role Do you want to shape our communities and places in Babergh and Mid Suffolk for the better? An exciting role has become available in the team that delivers the Local Plan for our districts. The councils adopted the Babergh and Mid Suffolk Joint Local Plan Part 1 Development Plan Document in November 2023 and are currently undertaking a Joint Local Plan Review under the new plan-making system, which will plan ahead to 2045. The Joint Local Plan Review will seek to address the challenge of increasing housing and employment needs together with the delivery of the associated infrastructure, whilst preserving what is unique about the districts. We are looking for a collaborative and strategic-minded individual to play a key role in the formulation of planning policy, including: major and strategic site allocation managing external consultants on the development of evidence base and appraisal provide expert planning policy advice mentor members of the team. There will be the need to work collaboratively across the two councils in supporting the development of strategies including infrastructure, as well as working closely with councillors, neighbouring local authorities, Suffolk County Council, and other infrastructure providers. Engagement with the community and supporting the preparation of neighbourhood development plans are key aspects of the role. The post will support the delivery of the councils corporate objectives. About you We are seeking a motivated planner who has appropriate knowledge and experience of the spatial planning policy system with the ability to analyse, interpret and present evidence and information succinctly to a variety of audiences. You will: be educated to degree level in an appropriate discipline, with significant spatial planning policy experience, and membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute is desirable have a thorough knowledge of Local Government practice and procedures be able to procure and manage external consultants and have a good understanding of the plan-making process have effective communication skills and an ability to develop strong working relationships, together with project management and organisational skills have good IT skills and extensive experience with modern Microsoft products is expected. Now is an exciting time to join us, as we look to update and develop the software we use with innovative packages to present information in different ways. About us At Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils we are passionate about building communities that people want to live, work, visit and invest in. We serve around 200,000 residents across our two districts and are well known for our collaboration and partnership working across public, private and voluntary sectors. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work, with: 60 conservation areas two National Landscapes many picturesque market towns. It is no surprise we are ranked among the top 50 places to live in the UK (United Kingdom). Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: generous leave entitlement (26 days a year, rising to 31 days after 5 years) competitive Local Government Pension Scheme wellbeing Support and Employee Assistance Programs private Health Care Options electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme paid volunteering days flexible and hybrid working arrangements (Business needs permitting) great learning and development opportunities. Our ways of working We believe work is what we do, not just where we go. We work in a hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (Business need permitting). Our hybrid working arrangements support flexibility and collaboration, helping our teams to thrive. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, providing opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible services for our residents. Closing date: 5pm, 6 January 2026. Interview date: week beginning 12 January 2026. If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Principal Planning Policy 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.