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Administrative Support Officer (Place) - West Suffolk
It's never been a more exciting time to join Active Suffolk! In this role, you will work as part of the Place-based Partnership team, who are working collaboratively with a wide range of partner organisations in West Suffolk to develop a place-based approach focussed on Lakenheath and the wider West Suffolk locality, with the aim of improving the health and wellbeing of local communities.
Location: Riduna Park, Melton, IP12 1RT
Contact Name: Tony Bush
Contact Telephone: 07920 210433
Contact Email: Tony.Bush@eastsuffolk.gov.uk
Organisation: Active Suffolk
Salary: £24,790 to £25,183 (Pro Rata)
Hours: Part Time
Placed On: Wed 19th March, 2025
Closes: 11:30pm - Sun 30th March, 2025
Interview Date: Mon 7th April, 2025
About the Role
* Salary: £24,790 - £25,183 (pro rata) per annum
* Part time: 14.8 hours per week
* Fixed term: to February 2027
* Office base: to be arranged in West Suffolk locality*
Active Suffolk is an independent, not for profit organisation, hosted by East Suffolk Council and is an energising place to work and a great place to make a real difference to people's lives.
Your Role:
You will provide administrative support for the partnership team and local partners as we develop a place-based approach to developing physical activity and health and wellbeing of the local community.
You must have excellent communication, listening and organisation skills and have the ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.
The role is funded by Sport England's Place-based expansion investment and is in partnership with key local organisations – West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk Alliance, Suffolk County Council – Public Health and Communities, Abbeycroft Leisure, University of Suffolk and Active Suffolk.
Active Suffolk's Core Principles and Values
* Integrity: We commit to make decisions aligned to our organisational aims, values and principles.
* Inclusivity: We recognise that listening to differing views allows us to continue to grow and learn.
* Collaboration: We put partnership working at the heart of everything we do.
* Adaptability: We recognise that barriers to physical activity are complex and changeable.
* Informed: Data and insight will drive our decision making.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:
We welcome and actively encourage applications from all sections of the community and all job applicants will receive equal and fair treatment.
Why Work for Us?
Active Suffolk are hosted by East Suffolk Council which is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access.
How You'll Work
Active Suffolk has adopted a hybrid approach to give staff more flexibility on working arrangements. Some travel will be involved in this post and a flexible approach to working hours is required.
If you wish to discuss how that might impact your working arrangements if you were the successful candidate, please contact the recruiting manager listed at the bottom of this advert.
*Your Office Base
Our main office is based at Riduna Park, Melton and is located directly opposite Melton train station.
Application Process
Please read the job description and person specification before applying for this job.
For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Tony Bush, Head of Operations on 07920 210433.
Closing date: 11.30pm, 30 March 2025.
Interview date: week commencing 7 April 2025.
How to Apply
1. Read the advert and the job description and person specification.
2. Complete the Supporting Statement template (docx).
3. Complete the online application and upload your statement. CVs are not accepted.
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