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 Systems and Asset Data Specialist to join our dedicated team in Public Realm.
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 Team
The Public Realm Team is responsible for the management and maintenance of the councils’ countryside sites, parks, open spaces and play areas. The team also oversees the council’s tree stock, grounds maintenance programmes, street cleansing operations, including litter collection and mechanical sweeping, and the removal of fly-tipping across the districts.
About the role
In this exciting, innovative role, you will lead the development and management of our Public Realm systems, asset data and spatial information.
You will be pivotal in ensuring that the information we hold about our assets is accurate, reliable and effectively used to support decision-making, service planning and day-to-day operations.
Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you will provide advice, drive improvements to digital systems and processes, and use data and insight to help deliver efficient, effective and customer-focused Public Realm services.
You will play a key role in shaping how technology and asset intelligence support the delivery of services for our communities both now and in the future.
This is a hybrid role, where you will be expected to work from both the Mid Suffolk depot in Stowmarket and the Babergh depot in Sudbury, as well as from home.
About you
We are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking data professional, with passion and drive to provide accurate data that supports decision making and continuous service improvement.
To be successful, you will:
have experience managing and developing asset management systems, GIS and digital information platforms
have strong analytical skills and can use data and site-based information to support decision-making and service improvement
be confident carrying out site inspections, surveys and investigations, identifying issues and coordinating appropriate actions
have experience maintaining accurate records, mapping, asset data and land ownership information
be able to lead projects, system improvements and process changes to improve efficiency and service performance
be able to provide clear, professional advice to a wide range of stakeholders, including colleagues and residents
have excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality service delivery
work collaboratively and be confident building positive working relationships across teams and organisations
hold a full UK driving licence.
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.
For more information, visit our Employee Benefits page.
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: 5 pm, 13 September 2026.
If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Systems and Asset Data Specialist ??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
Salary description
£38510.00 - £45529.00 per year