- Community Action Suffolk
- Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP2 0HH
- Salary: £14,495 actual per annum, (£28,991 pro rata)
- Hours: 18.75 hours per week, 2.5 days per week
- Contract: Fixed term to March 2028. Required as soon as possible
- Reference: 0402
Location:
Office base Brightspace, Ipswich or Kirkley Centre, Lowestoft with blended working.
Community Action Suffolk (CAS) is the county’s infrastructure organisation for the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector. We exist to ensure our sector and its volunteers are supported, safe and sustainable and that our communities are active and resilient.
Our values of collaborative, enabling, person centred, responsive and trusted are the golden thread which runs through who we are and how we operate, and we aim to make them real every day.
About the role
As the Rural Equalities Officer, you will support efforts to address equity, diversity, and inclusion challenges within Suffolk’s VCFSE sector, with a particular focus on tackling rural inequalities. You will act as a connector within rural communities, building relationships, linking groups with relevant services, and supporting VCFSE organisations to develop inclusive practices. The role includes designing and delivering training and resources, promoting best practice, and sharing learning to embed sustainable change, contributing to improved access, reduced inequalities, and strengthened sector capacity.
This role will suit an individual who has a passion for the VCFSE Sector and who can champion building capacity, efficiency, and sustainability. You will be an excellent communicator at all levels and able to write and speak persuasively to a diverse range of groups. You will need to be driven, pro-active, flexible and resourceful as each role can have a busy and varied workload. You should also be confident working independently as well as having the ability to be a good team player.
You will be a proactive individual with a can-do attitude and appetite for learning. We are looking for someone who can communicate with a wide range of people with varying degrees of experience.
About us
We are a friendly organisation, committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive culture in all that we do, and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We aim to create a workplace which is welcoming, fair, and inclusive, where people can be themselves and contribute to our vision and values.
We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, or on commencement of post.
We will offer you:
You will work within a reputable charity which offers its employees benefits which include:
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blended working where role allows
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flexible working options to support work/life balance
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33 days (FTE) increasing to a maximum 36 (FTE) annual holiday which includes an allowance for bank holidays
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up to 4% matched pension contribution
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2 days pro rata volunteering days to support volunteering in Suffolk
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a Staff Discounts Scheme for a range of retailers including shopping, holidays, insurance, eating out and health and leisure activities
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a Company Sick Pay Scheme
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continued professional development for job related development
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family friendly policies and practices
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a tailored induction.
To find out more
If you are interested in the role and would like to learn more, please email Clare Lamb on clare.lamb@communityactionsuffolk.org.uk for an informal discussion.
How to apply
For more information and to apply, please visit our website for a copy of our application pack. Alternatively, please email Susan Butler on susan.butler@communityactionsuffolk.org.uk
Completed applications should be emailed to susan.butler@communityactionsuffolk.org.uk or sent via post to Susan Butler, at Community Action Suffolk, 160 Hadleigh Road, Ipswich, IP2 0HH by the closing date below.
Closing date: 12 pm, 21 October 2025. Interview dates: 4 and 6 November 2025.
