Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council are looking to recruit a Senior Planning Policy Officer to join our teambased 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) click apply for full job details

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council are looking to recruit a Principal Planning Policy Officer to join our teambased 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) click apply for full job details

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.

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council are looking to recruit a Community Housing Officer to join our team based in 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 £37,280 - £44,075 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 Community Housing Officer to join our Housing Management 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 Join our Housing Management Service as a Community Housing Officer and play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective management of tenancies and communal spaces. We are committed to providing safe, secure, and supportive living environments for all Council tenants and leaseholders. The Housing Service has just been restructured, and you will have a patch of properties that you will be fully responsible for, taking pride and ownership for the quality of the neighbourhoods and tenant satisfaction. Key Responsibilities manage new lets, tenancy agreements and conduct home visits welcome new tenants and provide necessary information and support ensure communal spaces are safe, clean and action hazards identified maintain compliance with housing regulations and standards support tenants with housing issues and provide advice on housing options investigate anti-social behaviour and resolve disputes drive up tenant satisfaction by actively listening to concerns and providing timely solutions serve as an ambassador for the organisation, promoting our values collaborate with partner agencies to problem solve, sustain tenancies and create communities. About you To be successful, you will hold, be working towards, or will be committed to completing the CIH Level 3 qualification in Housing Management. You will also: demonstrate passion to deliver a quality customer and housing service enjoy engaging with residents to receive feedback to drive improvements and enhance customer satisfaction have knowledge of housing management, anti-social behaviour, health and safety for residents and working within local communities have ambition to succeed and be proud to represent the Councils thrive on performance and exceeding personal targets and objectives be flexible to meet service demands and competent with using ICT enjoy working collaboratively with colleagues to problem solve. A Full driving licence and access to a car is essential to be able to conduct home visits. 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, 4 December 2025. If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Community Housing 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.