Executive Support Officer

Job Description

• Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils
• Address:
  Endeavour House, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX
• Salary: £37,280 - £44,075 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours:
  
  Full Time, 37 hours per week
• Contract:
  
  Permanent

The role is open to full time, part time, and job share applications, all of which will be assessed equally.

We are looking for a motivated and professional Executive Support Officer to join our Executive Support Team, with the experience, knowledge and ability to effectively support our Deputy Chief Executive and our Chief Operating Officer
.

To be successful, you will share our values
, commitment, and motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities.

The Executive Support Officer will provide proactive and trusted professional support to the Deputy Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer, working within the councils’ Strategic Policy team.

You will play a key role identifying and prioritising key actions on behalf of the senior officers you support, and work closely with all directorates to ensure effective strategic support is provided.

You will be a key part of the Strategic Policy team, which ensures strategic support is provided to the benefit of the wider organisation to ensure effective delivery of all the organisation's outcomes.

You will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of providing executive and strategic support; an ability to master new and complex subject areas and problem solving; and display excellent written and verbal communication skills.

You will be invested in effectively supporting the Deputy Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer, working to a high degree of independence and autonomy, to ensure both senior officers are supported to effectively deliver our organisational outcomes.

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 rated among the top 50 places to live in the UK.

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
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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 an informal discussion about this exciting role, please contact Jo Hobbs by email jo.ho to arrange a conversation.

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification (pdf) before applying for this job opportunity.

Closing date: 11.55pm, 1 March 2026.

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

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.