At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to deliver essential environmental services and support local communities.
- Company: Join East Suffolk Council, making a real difference in people's lives.
- Benefits: Generous leave, flexible working, local government pension, and discounts on various products.
- Other info: Great career development opportunities in a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a passionate team dedicated to improving community health and safety.
- Qualifications: Strong team player with a commitment to high-quality customer service.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
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 Environmental Services team as a Business Support Team Leader. Environmental Services covers a diverse range of regulatory and advisory services within East Suffolk Council including food safety, occupational health and safety, public health, noise and nuisance issues, air quality, animal health, contaminated land, climate change and other environmental issues.
As a Team Leader you would be leading and managing the team of Environmental Services Support Officers to provide effective and efficient technical and administrative services. You would be expected to work collaboratively with teams across the council and directly with customers to provide a high-quality service. You will be responsible for supporting the team in providing and overseeing management, financial and performance information as required.
If you are an excellent team player, who is determined, self-motivated and passionate about delivering high quality customer service, along with a good eye for detail and committed to delivering continuous improvement in processes and practices 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 the essential requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
East Suffolk Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access:
- 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.
For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact James Windsor by emailing james.windsor@eastsuffolk.gov.uk.
Closing date: 11am, 19 July 2026
Interview date: Week commencing 27 July 2026
Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification.
Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement template. 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).
Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.
East Suffolk Council is committed to investing in our staff and providing first-class support to ensure a positive culture and rewarding careers.
