- Suffolk County Council
- Address: Saxon House, Ipswich, Suffolk IP2 0UH, Hybrid working
- Salary: £15,111 per annum (pro rata)
- Hours: 22.2 hours per week, Flexible working options available
- Contract: Permanent
As a modern, flexible and effective organisation at Suffolk County Council and the National Landscapes team, which is hosted by us, we’re driven to make a positive difference to the environment, the communities we serve and the careers of our people. That’s why, when you join us as a National Landscapes Administrator, you’ll be encouraged to share your fresh thinking and empowered to explore new ideas that will shape and improve our services as well as your career.
Reimagine the possibilities
The role of National Landscape Administrator is one that will contribute to ensuring that two of England’s outstanding areas of countryside, the Dedham Vale and the Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscapes retain their natural beauty. This role will require work with a wide range of partners and involve undertaking an administration function for a small and friendly dedicated team.
Your role and responsibilities
The role will require undertaking a variety of financial processes for the National Landscape, such as raising purchase orders as well as overseeing the payment of invoices.
You will provide secretarial support for the team and associated partnerships. This will involve booking rooms, taking minutes and sending out meeting papers.
To ensure the smooth running of the team the postholder will undertake a series of office management tasks ensuring the team has access to the materials they need to undertake their duties, this might include ensuring sufficient office supplies are maintained, that records relating to staff and project vehicles are up to date and enquiries from the public are responded to in good time.
One day you might be at a partnership meeting, having booked the venue and sent out the papers and engaging with the National Landscape partner organisation, while another day may see you undertaking financial processes from our own office base in Ipswich.
There will be an opportunity to influence office procedures to ensure they are up to date and relevant for the smooth running of the team, including the opportunity to develop expertise in this area.
What you will need
- The ability to work and contribute to a small but dedicated team.
- Level 2 qualifications or knowledge in business administration.
- A good work ethic and the desire to take on responsibility for providing excellent business support to the team.
- Experience in financial procedures but also a strong commitment to learn new skills, be a good team player and has a flexible and adaptable approach
- The ability to work with a broad range of stakeholders drawn from all sections of society to work together in a positive way to support conservation action in the Dedham Vale and Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscapes.
- We hope that the successful candidate will bring a fresh perspective and energy to the role. We consider that sharing our values and your motivation will be key in the success of the role.
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (Word). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don’t meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
The team
The National Landscape team exists to deliver the conservation and enhancement of natural beauty in the Dedham Vale and Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscapes, two areas that have been designated by the Government for their outstanding landscapes.
The team is proud of its achievements to delivery wildlife and access projects and is made up of highly motivated and dedicated individuals. We operate out of our own office in Ipswich, but with much of our work being undertaken in the field, in some of the east of England’s finest landscapes.
This post will be involved in the work of all the team members, who work closely together to deliver the common aim of conserving and enhancing natural beauty. Team members are encouraged to share their knowledge and skills to deliver the best for the environment.
The team is often dispersed across the two National Landscapes but comes together for a weekly catch up and a monthly team day where we all work from the same location. We practice hybrid working.
Empowering Everyone
We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.
For more information
Please contact Simon Amstutz, pronounced si-mon am-stutz, (he/him) for a casual conversation. You can contact him by either calling 07971 909649 or emailing simon.amstutz@suffolk.gov.uk
How to apply
Step 1 – Read the Job and Person Profile (Word).
Step 2 – Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
Step 3 – Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template (Word).
- Tell us about an occasion when you managed financial or administrative processes such as invoicing, purchasing, or maintaining accounts, and how you ensured accuracy.
- Give an example of when you worked as the first point of contact for customers or stakeholders and handled a range of enquiries professionally.
- Give an example of when you helped organise or prepare for an external meeting, committee, partnership or event, including any logistical or communication tasks you carried out.
Step 4 – Upload a CV (Curriculum Vitae) without name and personal details.
Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.
We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.
Do you need any reasonable adjustments to help you to apply? If you are disabled and/or have additional support needs, you can request reasonable adjustments. You can do this by contacting our Recruitment Team at recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or 03456 014412.
You can find examples of possible adjustments on our Reasonable Adjustment page. If you’re invited to the next stage, you’ll have another chance to request adjustments.
Closing date: 11.30 pm, 6 April 2026.
Interview date: 22 April 2026.
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As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you’ll enjoy:
- up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
- membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
- performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
- training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
- a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
- diverse and active staff networks
- flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
Plus lots more!
If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).
