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Business Support Manager
Ipswich Borough Council —Ipswich
- £42,839 - £45,091 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Analysis skills
- Project management
- Employee assistance programme
- Sick pay
Delivery Team Trainer
Evri —Colchester
- £28,000 - £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Travel
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Procurement Specialist
GCB Cocoa UK Ltd —Sudbury
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Analysis skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Recruitment Advisor (12-month FTC)
Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority —Witham
- From £34,434 a year
- Hybrid work
- Sales
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Onboarding Administrator
Geotech Sub Alliance —Ipswich
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Vetting Administrator
Geotech Sub Alliance —Ipswich
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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HR Administrator
Geotech Sub Alliance —Ipswich
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Procurement Technical Services Lead
OCS Group —Ipswich
- Monday to Friday
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
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Sector/Industry Adviser (Amphora Board)
Colchester City Council —Colchester
- Communication skills
Charity Administrator
Somerville Heart Foundation —Ipswich
- £12.91 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Microsoft Excel
- Administrative experience
- Annual leave
Manager, Human Resources
VSE AVIATION —Leigh-on-Sea
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Microsoft Office
- Education
- Sick pay
Senior Associate - Construction
Holmes and Hills LLP —Colchester
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- Construction experience
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
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- £46,142 - £52,413 a year
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
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Holmes and Hills LLP —Colchester
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance

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Business Support Manager

Ipswich Borough Council -
Ipswich

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Job details

Full-time
£42,839 - £45,091 a year

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Company pension
Discounted gym membership
Employee assistance programme
Sick pay

Qualifications

Management
Analysis skills
Project management
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Ipswich Borough Council
Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2DE
Salary: £42,839 - £45,091 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday, hybrid working (a minimum of 2 days per week working in the office)
Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible
Reference: 0828

Ipswich Borough Council are looking for an experienced, proactive, and highly organised Business Support Manager to lead our business support function that supports Tenancy Services, Housing Options and Public Protection.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who thrives on improving processes, supporting teams, and ensuring that operational and administrative services run smoothly and efficiently.

As Business Support Manager, you will provide operational leadership to a team of Business Support Officers and Systems Administrators. You will play a key role in ensuring effective administrative services, maintaining and developing specialist IT systems, managing business processes, supporting organisational priorities, and driving continuous improvement.

Your key responsibilities will include:

leading and developing a high-performing business support team
managing administrative and business support functions supporting Tenancy Services, Housing Options and Public Protection
maintaining and developing specialist IT systems used by Tenancy Services, Housing Options and Public Protection
reviewing and improving systems, processes, and ways of working
monitoring performance and ensuring service standards are achieved
supporting Heads of Service and Managers with operational planning and delivery
ensuring compliance with organisational policies and procedures
building positive relationships with stakeholders.

We are looking for someone who:

is educated to HND/NVQ5 level + 3 years’ experience in relevant field
has significant experience in business support, administration, or operational management
has proven leadership and people management skills
has strong organisational and project management abilities
has experience of managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
has strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
has confidence in using business systems
has a commitment to continuous improvement and customer-focused service delivery.

As well as a good salary, we offer:

a career grade average pension scheme
generous holiday and sick pay entitlements
subsidised parking for work and leisure
public transport discounts
free swimming and gym membership
cycle purchase scheme
plenty of personal and professional development opportunities
flexible working
hybrid working opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme
the opportunity to work with great colleagues.

For more information

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification (pdf).

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Clare Lovell, she/her by calling 01473 433021 or by emailing [email protected].

If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process, please let us know so that the appropriate arrangements can be put in place.

How to apply

Please complete your application by visiting our recruitment website.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview candidates who meet the essential criteria prior to the closing date and / or to close the opportunity to applicants once we receive sufficient applications

Please note CVs are not accepted.

Closing date: 1pm, 31 July 2026

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