East Suffolk Council

Bookings are now open for Operation Camouflage - our popular summer activities programme for children and young people aged 8-16 years old, delivered in partnership with the Army Welfare Service. Operation Camouflage takes place at Sutton Heath, near Woodbridge every Tuesday to Thursday from 23 July until 15 August. There will be a mix of physical, creative, educational and adventurous activities on offer including football freestyling, dance, bushcraft, first aid, ‘It’s a knockout’ and much more. Snacks and lunch will also be provided. Funding has been secured from the East Suffolk Holiday Activity Fund to offer free places to those that are eligible for free school meals in East Suffolk. For those not eligible for free school meals, there are limited spaces available at a cost of £22.50 per day. Bookings are now open for those that are eligible for free school meals and bookings will then open to all on Monday 24 June. Bookings will close on Thursday 18 July. Book now! https://lnkd.in/e8t2qfxK

We have an exciting new opportunity to join our Private Sector Housing Team as an Ipswich Community Energy Officer. In this role you will promote and deliver Warm Homes Healthy People services to eligible residents of Ipswich. This role will be based in Ipswich. Applications close 21 June: https://bit.ly/4b1hH9K #JoinEastSuffolk

Jamie is a Climate & Sustainability Apprentice in our Environment Climate Change team: “An apprenticeship at East Suffolk Council has given me all the key skills I need to progress my career.”    You too can unlock your potential with an apprenticeship at East Suffolk Council.    We currently have 8 exciting apprentice opportunities available in a number of teams, including Communications, Waste and Contract Management, Private Housing Sector, Economic Development, Community Help Hub, Data Protection, Finance and Health and Safety.    Applications close 16 June: https://bit.ly/3UuG8GK  #JoinEastSuffolk

Freya is an apprentice in our busy Customer Services team. “This apprenticeship has been a great opportunity for me. I get to work within a great team who are very supportive whilst learning many new skills, which has really helped my confidence grow.” Want to follow in Freya's footsteps? We currently have 8 exciting apprentice opportunities available in a number of teams, including Communications, Waste and Contract Management, Private Housing Sector, Economic Development, Community Help Hub, Data Protection, Finance and Health and Safety. Applications for all apprenticeships close on 16 June and successful applicants will start in September. Apply now at https://bit.ly/3UuG8GK #JoinEastSuffolk

Richard joined East Suffolk Council as an apprentice in 2022 and is now part of our Customer Services team. “My apprenticeship has not only offered me a great learning opportunity in customer services, but it has also helped build my confidence and communications skills. I am proud that I have been able to gain the knowledge needed to help residents in our local communities as well as visitors to East Suffolk.” Why not start your career with an apprenticeship and earn while you learn? We currently have 8 exciting opportunities available in a number of teams, including Communications, Waste and Contract Management, Private Housing Sector, Economic Development, Community Help Hub, Data Protection, Finance and Health and Safety. Apply now at https://bit.ly/3UuG8GK #JoinEastSuffolk

Congratulations to Crescent Cafe in Felixstowe for being awarded a Food Hygiene Rating of 5 – the highest possible rating, highlighting its dedication to hygiene and excellent approach to food safety. The Food Hygiene Rating Scheme gives information about the hygiene standards in restaurants, pubs, cafes, take aways, hotels and other food businesses, making it easier for you to choose where to eat or buy your food. Look out for the distinctive green and black sticker on the premises or check online at https://bit.ly/45gP0o9 #EastSuffolk5

We have two new opportunities to join our team! - Temporary Accommodation Officer - Environmental Health Officer/Food and Safety Officer To find out more and to apply, visit our website: https://bit.ly/3lC5swo #JoinEastSuffolk

Interested in volunteering but not sure where? Exciting volunteering opportunities are available now at https://lnkd.in/djtV8-5 #VolunteersWeek

It’s Volunteers’ Week and we’re celebrating some of the amazing volunteers in East Suffolk. Kate, Strategic Director at East Suffolk Council, has been volunteering as a Trustee of Evolution Academy Trust since March 2021. “I have loved contributing to this Trust in my role as Trustee. It has been great supporting a very different organisation to the Council and seeing firsthand the difference this Trust has made to the performance of all the schools within this Trust.” Evolution Academy Trust is a specialist primary Multi-Academy Trust with 12 Primary Schools across Suffolk and Norfolk, striving to improve the life chances of children attending these schools, prioritising early reading, and striving to meet the needs of all pupils. Find out more at https://lnkd.in/e2xCjQYp Interested in volunteering? Find exciting opportunities now at https://lnkd.in/eSr_C5JW #VolunteersWeek

Applications for the roles below close next week! Find out more and apply on our website: https://bit.ly/3lC5swo #JoinEastSuffolk