Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are looking to recruit a Business Support Officer to join our team based in Great Wenham (Near Ipswich), Suffolk. You will join us on a full-time, fixed term or secondment opportunity for 12 months The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £31,537 - £36,363 per annum (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 Business Support Officer to join our Voids Team within Housing Repairs and Maintenance About the role The Housing Repairs and Maintenance team oversee the upkeep and maintenance of our housing portfolio, with their own team of trade professionals and voids are supported by our procured contractor . Reporting to the Business Services Manager you will be responsible for providing Business support to the Voids Team for the effective delivery of all associated works. In this role, you will: maintain manual and electronic records, including data input and extraction compile documentation including letters, reports and spreadsheets input business information into databases, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality and security raise and process work orders, purchase orders, and invoices from the Void Contractor and Void Surveyors assist in the monitoring of spend against budget produce ad-hoc reports when required provide general business support to the Void Contract Manager including attending meetings and taking minutes when required About you We are looking for a proficient Administrator, who can demonstrate: highly effective and innovative business support skills achievement of NVQ 3 /ONC level or equivalent level of knowledge through experience a good standard of education with a GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics at level C or above and suitable work experience for delivering in the role. experience of working within a Repairs and Maintenance environment (desirable) 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. 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, 22 October 2025. If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Business 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 checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are looking to recruit a Head of Housing Management 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 £64,269 - £78,039 per annum (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 Head of Housing Management to join our Housing team. This is a rare opportunity to shape a well-resourced, high performing housing service with the full backing of our Elected Members and Senior Leadership Team. About the role Reporting to the Director of Housing you will continue our transformation journey, developing high quality housing services and leading our dedicated teams. You will lead on: Income management and tenancy sustainment Leaseholder services and anti-social behaviour response Strategic improvement of housing standards across our council stock Tenancy and estate management, repairs, and maintenance Compliance with housing legislation and regulatory frameworks Performance improvement through data, insight, and innovation Our Strategic Vision We aspire to be a C1 organisation, delivering housing services that are: Tenant-led and community-focused Digitally enabled and insight-driven Financially sustainable and future-ready You will play a pivotal role in delivering our Homes and Housing Strategy, which includes: Building and maintaining high-quality, affordable homes Tackling climate change through sustainable housing Embedding co-production and tenant voice in service design Driving digital transformation and service excellence About you We are looking for a senior housing professional who will be driven, passionate and focussed on transformation and continuous improvement of housing services to our residents. You will bring to the role: Proven leadership in housing transformation and service delivery Deep commitment to tenant engagement and inclusive design Strong judgement, resilience and collaborative spirit Expertise in compliance, performance monitoring and budget management Confidence navigating complex financial and political landscapes If you are ready to lead transformation, embed tenant voice, and deliver services that reflect our commitment to excellence, we want to hear from you. 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. Closing date: 11.55pm, 26 October 2025 If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Head of Housing Management 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.