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Contract Support Officer
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- East Suffolk Council
- East Suffolk House, Melton, Woodbridge IP12 1RT and Riverside, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 0EQ with hybrid working
- Salary: £28,598 - £31,022 (pro rata for part time staff)
- Hours: 18.5 hours per week
- Contract: Permanent
About the Role
East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work, delivering essential local services and making a real difference to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk.
We currently have an opportunity to join East Suffolk Council's Contract Management Team as a Contract Support Officer.
The Role:
As a Contract Support Officer you will provide administrative support to the Contract Management Team in the delivery of key services for residents and visitors of East Suffolk such as waste and recycling and street cleansing.
What you will need:
If you have effective organisational and time management skills, the confidence to work within a remote team environment, yet the ability to build and maintain professional relationships then we would love to hear from you.
If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t meet all of the essential requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
Why work for us?
East Suffolk Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access. To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council, take a look at our video and hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work (YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSWedQksWt0.
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Here are some of the main benefits:
- Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 25 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays)
- Local government pension scheme
- Flexible working arrangements
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- A wide variety of staff support networks including access to health and wellbeing initiatives and programmes.
- Discounts on mobile phones, computers, holiday and travel, fashion and clothing, health and beauty and many other products and services.
Find more information about what we offer in our benefits brochure (pdf) https://sccrecruit.blob.core.windows.net/assets/Sites/ESC/Employee-Benefits-Brochure-2021.pdf.
To find out more
For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Amy Moye on 01502 523507 or by emailing amy.moye@eastsuffolk.gov.uk
- Closing date: 11pm, 2 August 2026
- Interview date: 13 August 2026 via MS teams
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (docx/pdf) https://sccrecruit.blob.core.windows.net/esc-assets/Job_descriptions/Contract_Support_Officer_JD_and_PS_Final.docx
Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement template (docx) https://sccrecruit.blob.core.windows.net/esc-assets/Templates/Supporting_Statement_Template_ESC.docx. Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification. Please use the template provided (other formats will not be accepted).
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Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.
For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site (URL). https://www.suffolkjobsdirect.org/#en/sites/CX_6001/pages/104036
East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work and a great place to make a real difference to people’s lives, delivering vital services to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk.
We hugely value our staff and know that in order for us to remain successful, it is essential for us to recognise talented employees, developing and retaining them within the organisation. We are therefore committed to investing in our staff and providing first-class support to ensure a positive culture and rewarding careers.
To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council and to hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work, take a look at our video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSWedQksWt0
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