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• Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils, • Address: Great Wenham (Near Ipswich), Suffolk CO7 6PS, • Salary: £31,537 - £36,363 per annum (pro rata for part time), • Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week, • Contract: Fixed Term or Secondment opportunity for 12 months 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. If you share ___ and our motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities, we would love to hear from you. 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 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. 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 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). 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. For more information For an informal discussion or to learn more about hybrid working for this role, please contact Alison Wade by either calling or emailing Please read the ___ before applying for this job opportunity. Closing date: 5pm, 22 October 2025. How to apply Please ensure your: • application form is fully completed, including employment and education history

Position Start Date: Immediate.Application Close: 03/11/2025 Midday.Scale 3 points 5-6 Local Government Scale.An exciting opportunity has arisen in one of the countrys leading selective schools, (awarded The Sunday Times Parent Power East Anglia State Secondary School of the Decade and The Sunday

Social Worker - Young People with Disabilities.Working Style: Community-based worker.This position is open to Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs) and Experienced Social Workers.The starting salary for a NQSW is £34,902 per annum and this will rise to £37,185 per annum on successful completion o

Local Government Pension Scheme. Essex County Council works closely with partners in North Essex, offering opportunities to engage in partnership projects across local authorities and the NHS. You may have experience of chairing meetings and you’ll have the ability to develop strong relationships

As part of the government’s devolution priority programme the Essex system will be preparing to implement local government reorganisation (LGR) over the next two and a half years. Local government is going through the biggest changes the sector has seen in fifty years with the introduction of the

Residential Property Lawyer / Conveyancer Fully Remote.Are you looking for a forward-thinking conveyancing role that gives you flexibility, career development and control over your earnings? Im working with a modern, digital-first law firm on a mission to transform the way conveyancing is delivered

As part of the government's devolution priority programme the Essex system will be preparing to implement local government reorganisation (LGR) over the next two and a half years. Local government is going through the biggest changes the sector has seen in fifty years with the introduction of the En

Residential Property Lawyer / Conveyancer Fully Remote.Are you looking for a forward-thinking conveyancing role that gives you flexibility, career development and control over your earnings? Im working with a modern, digital-first law firm on a mission to transform the way conveyancing is delivered

As part of the government’s devolution priority programme the Essex system will be preparing to implement local government reorganisation (LGR) over the next two and a half years. Local government is going through the biggest changes the sector has seen in fifty years with the introduction of the

Location: Bury St EdmundsStart date: ASAPHybrid: Tuesdays in office, Remote otherwiseJob Type: 6 Month FTC.A highly regarded specialist team that works with clients on personal tax affairs and the administration of trusts.The team removes the stress of completing annual accounts, tax returns, HRMC c

As part of the government's devolution priority programme the Essex system will be preparing to implement local government reorganisation (LGR) over the next two and a half years. The Local Government Pension Scheme. Local government is going through the biggest changes the sector has seen in fifty

North American Property Broker.An exciting opportunity to join this Lloyd's Syndicate for a Senior Reinsurance Technician within their growing team.Responsibilities will include helping to manage and navigate the Syndicate's outwards reinsurance programme, handling Proportional/Non Proportional Trea

Membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

Job Title - Insurance Support Administrator.With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors and communities to achieve their greatest potential.Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their

Job Title - Insurance Support Administrator.With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors and communities to achieve their greatest potential.Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their

A Prestigious and renowned Southend based law firm wishes to recruit a Residential Property Lawyer.One of the largest law firms in Essex, with a reputation for honesty and excellence, they act for a broad range of clients across the firm that include private individuals, public companies, pension fu

As part of the government's devolution priority programme the Essex system will be preparing to implement local government reorganisation (LGR) over the next two and a half years. Local government is going through the biggest changes the sector has seen in fifty years with the introduction of the En

Bonus 33% of fees over target!.A prestigious and renowned Southend-based law firm wishes to recruit a Residential Property Lawyer.One of the largest law firms in Essex, with a reputation for honesty and excellence, they act for a broad range of clients including private individuals, public companies

An Residential Property lawyer is sought by a law firm of outstanding quality and a client base to match.Equity drawings per partner here are one of the highest in the region and our client shows an impressive history of appointing new partners.Legal 500 rated as one of the leading firms in East Ang