Administrative Assistant

Company: Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils
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Location: Ipswich
Job Description:

Employer: Babergh and Mid Suffolk District CouncilsAddress: Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX

Position: Admin and Technical Support Officer (Administrative Assistant)

Contract: Permanent, Part Time (18.5 hours per week)Salary: £27,694 – £31,022 per annum (pro rata)

About the role

You will support the Environmental Protection Team, helping to deliver key frontline services that protect public health and the environment.

Responsibilities

  • Providing day‑to‑day administrative and technical support
  • Maintaining accurate records, databases and reports
  • Responding to enquiries and offering advice to customers
  • Preparing correspondence and supporting case work
  • Processing invoices and supporting financial administration
  • Working collaboratively across teams and with partners
  • Supporting local campaigns and community initiatives

About you

We are looking for an organised, customer‑focused Administrator who is keen to contribute to a busy frontline service.

Key skills and experience

  • Experience in an administrative or customer service role
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Confident using IT systems and managing data accurately
  • Able to prioritise work and meet deadlines
  • Team player with a proactive, flexible approach
  • Interest in Environmental Health or regulatory services

Benefits

  • Generous leave entitlement (26 days a year, rising to 31 days after 5 years)
  • Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Well‑being 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: 5.00pm, 16 July 2026.

Contact: James Buckingham, 01449 724705, james.buckingham@baberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk

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.

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Posted: July 8th, 2026