Programme and Administrative Assistant - Ipswich, United Kingdom - Babergh District Council and Mid Suffolk District Council

Babergh District Council and Mid Suffolk District Council

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Ipswich, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils - Ipswich IP1 2BX:

£25,878
£31,099 per annum (pro rata for part time)**:

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Full Time, 37 hours per week:

Fixed Term or Secondment Opportunity for 2 years

Full time, part time and job share opportunities will be considered.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a creative, innovative and motivated
Programme and Administrative Assistant to join our
Economic Growth and Climate Change Team.

This dynamic Team are at the heart of delivering on the Council's economic ambition.
To be successful you will share our
values, commitment and motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities.

About the role

You will support the effective and efficient day-to-day operation of the Regeneration and Economic Development Teams in delivering key regeneration, economic development and special capital projects, and across the organisation as required.

This will include:

Carrying out a range of project related tasks and administration activities including provision of general support, advice and information to businesses, residents and other key stakeholders as necessary.
Providing strategic and operational support to the wider team priorities such as web maintenance, assisting with the administration of funding bids, organising partner events and other team activities.
Maintaining records for a range of Government grant programmes and collating information from a range of partners and submitting returns back to Government on a regular basis. Previous finance, grant management or project management experience would be advantageous.
Developing and maintaining a range of business focused engagement initiatives and project delivery tools, as directed by the Director for Economic Growth and Climate Change and Corporate Manager Economy and Business as well as providing assistance to the Regeneration and Capital Programme Manager.

About you

We are looking for someone who pays particular attention to detail, is flexible/adaptable and has a "can do" attitude to fit into our dedicated team.

You will be passionate about supporting growth in our Districts, creative in your approach and a great communicator.

Experience in data processing or grants management.
Experience of project management and delivery.
An understanding of Local Government systems and processes.

About us

Working together across our Councils and with our partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors, we provide excellent services to our 190,000 residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk.

We are proud of the role we play in creating the environment, economy, and communities for our districts. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work.

With picturesque market towns, 60 conservation areas and with two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) within our districts, it is little wonder that we are consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK.

Benefits

Great opportunities for learning and development.
Suffolk Coaching and Mentoring Partnership.
Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 25 days a year, increasing to 30 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays).
Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
Wellbeing Support Program.
Employee Assist Program.
Health Care Options.

For more information, visit our Employee Benefits page ) and view '
The best things about working for Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils (youtube)' **to find out what our employees say about working for us.

Our ways of working

Work is what we do, not where we go
We are committed to working in a more Hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (Business needs permitting).

This has worked well for us and is something we will be continuing with.

We are committed to supporting equality and diversity, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils provide opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible service for our residents.

For more information
If you wish to discuss the hybrid working approach for this role, or for an informal discussion,
please contact Michelle Gordon on

Closing date: 5pm, 10 April 2023.

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.