Job Description
Join our team
We are looking for a Communities Officer to join our Communities Team.
If you share our values and you are motivated to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities, we would love to hear from you.
About the role
We are now looking for a Communities Officer to join our team in Communities to encourage and support others to take an active part in helping the Councils develop safe, vibrant and healthy places to live.
This is a key role that will enable programmes of work within the community to support the wellbeing of our residents and develop place-based community development to help build communities which are safe, strong, cohesive and confident.
The postholder should be effective in:
We are now looking for a dedicated person to join the Communities Team with the commitment and motivation to make a difference for our districts as maternity cover for 12 months.
You will demonstrate a confident, adaptable approach, and excellent communication skills are key for this role.
We are seeking someone who has a strong track record and experience of community engagement and working within a political environment.
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:
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
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
Please read the Job Description and Person Specification (pdf) before applying for this job opportunity.
For an informal discussion or to learn more about hybrid working for this role, please contact Emma Lea by either calling01449 724714 or emailing emma.lea@baberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk
Closing date: 5.00 pm, 10 May 2026.
How to apply
Please ensure your:
About the Team
How to apply
Step 1 - read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (JD and PS).
Step 2 - complete the Supporting Statement template
Step 3 - complete the online application and upload your statement.
Your statement needs to indicate how you meet the criteria in the 'Person specification ' section of the (JD and PS)
Your statement should:
- Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils
- Address: Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX
- Salary: £37,280 - £44,075 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week
- Contract: Fixed Term Contract or Secondment opportunity for 12 months as Maternity Leave cover
Join our team
We are looking for a Communities Officer to join our Communities Team.
If you share our values and you are motivated to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities, we would love to hear from you.
About the role
We are now looking for a Communities Officer to join our team in Communities to encourage and support others to take an active part in helping the Councils develop safe, vibrant and healthy places to live.
This is a key role that will enable programmes of work within the community to support the wellbeing of our residents and develop place-based community development to help build communities which are safe, strong, cohesive and confident.
The postholder should be effective in:
- Working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders to deliver successful wellbeing initiatives, grants and improve performance and monitor outcomes.
- Developing and supporting a programme of activities which provides confidence and guidance to our communities in relation to our planning for growth, communities, grants and wellbeing agendas.
- Co-ordinate and deliver effective engagement activities which are vital to the development of communities in line with the Councils' Communities and Wellbeing Strategies.
- Building strong relationships in order to understand and gather information on local issues, expectations and need.
We are now looking for a dedicated person to join the Communities Team with the commitment and motivation to make a difference for our districts as maternity cover for 12 months.
You will demonstrate a confident, adaptable approach, and excellent communication skills are key for this role.
We are seeking someone who has a strong track record and experience of community engagement and working within a political environment.
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
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.
For more information
Please read the Job Description and Person Specification (pdf) before applying for this job opportunity.
For an informal discussion or to learn more about hybrid working for this role, please contact Emma Lea by either calling01449 724714 or emailing emma.lea@baberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk
Closing date: 5.00 pm, 10 May 2026.
How to apply
Please ensure your:
- application form is fully completed, including employment and education history
- supporting statement clearly addresses how you meet the criteria in the Person Specification
About the Team
How to apply
Step 1 - read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (JD and PS).
Step 2 - complete the Supporting Statement template
Step 3 - complete the online application and upload your statement.
Your statement needs to indicate how you meet the criteria in the 'Person specification ' section of the (JD and PS)
Your statement should:
- Be no more than 2 sides of A4
- use the template provided (other formats will not be accepted)
- be uploaded on your online application, as without this, your interest will not be progressed.