We are looking for an Admin and Technical Support Officer (Administrative Assistant) to join our Environmental Protection 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
You will support the Environmental Protection Team, helping to deliver key frontline services that protect public health and the environment.
Responsibilities will include:
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 casework
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
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.
Closing date: 5.00pm, 16 July 2026.
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.
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Salary description
£27694.00 - £31022.00 per year