Current Vacancies

We are seeking lifeguards to join our team. You will be responsible for delivering exceptional customer service whilst supervising the various pools and assisting customers to enjoy their visit to the swimming facilities following Health and Safety guidance, Normal Operating and Emergency Action Plans and Procedures. We have a variety of exciting permanent position available across our two sites over a two-week rota period.

Salary – £14.36 – £14.83 per hour

Job Type –  Various hours available, permanent

Application closing date –  26th October 2026

This is an exciting opportunity to join our fast paced and growing Parking Services Team. We are looking to recruit a Civil Enforcement Officer who will primarily be responsible for ensuring that parking regulations are enforced and that this results in reduced congestion across the Town and surrounding areas, enabling a vibrant and welcoming parking environment.

 Salary – £31,525 – £33,119

Job Type –  37 hours per week, Permanent

Application closing date –  27th October 2026

You will be working as part of a busy team installing and improving play areas and/or maintaining our beautiful parks and open spaces to a high standard, whilst learning from experienced colleagues. You will enjoy working outside in all weathers, be a reliable and conscientious team member, and be someone who takes early starts in their stride. You will be able to bend, stretch and lift/hold heavy objects as part of your day-to-day routine. 

Salary – £21,607

Job Type –  37 hours per week, fixed term for two years

Application closing date –  18th October 2026

You will be working as part of a busy team installing and improving play areas and/or maintaining our beautiful parks and open spaces to a high standard, whilst learning from experienced colleagues. You will enjoy working outside in all weathers, be a reliable and conscientious team member, and be someone who takes early starts in their stride. You will be able to bend, stretch and lift/hold heavy objects as part of your day-to-day routine.

 Salary – £21,607

Job Type –  37 hours per week, fixed term for two years

Application closing date –  18th October 2026

We’re looking for an inspirational leader who can combine strong operational management with strategic thinking, partnership working and a passion for delivering excellent customer outcomes.  Reporting to the Head of Service, you will lead a highly dedicated team, drive service improvement, oversee budgets and resources, and help shape the future direction of emergency and community safety services at a time of significant change and opportunity.

Salary – £48,738 – £50,908

Job Type –  37 hours per week, permanent

Application closing date –  18th October 2026

As part of the marketing and communications team this post plays a key role in helping to raise the profile and awareness of the council’s services and brands through the implementation and coordination of a range of web and digital activities. Key responsibilities included coordinating and delivering marketing campaigns from planning through to implementation, creating and managing marketing content and assets across digital and traditional channels, monitoring campaign performance against business targets, and producing reports using data and market insights to evaluate success.

 Salary – £40,444 – £42,123

Job Type –  37 hours per week, fixed term until October 2027

Application closing date –  16th October 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our successful Revenues Team. We are recruiting a Revenues and Inspection Officer. Working within the Shared Revenues Partnership, you will be dealing with the billing, collection and recovery of Council Tax, Non-Domestic Rates and Housing Benefit Overpayments across our three partner Local Authorities. 

 Salary – £34,237 – £36,581

Job Type –  37 hours per week, permanent

Application closing date –  18th October 2026

Maintenance and Contracts has an opportunity for a Building Surveyor to join our busy team dealing with a varied and diverse residential portfolio of properties within the borough of Ipswich. If you want to join a Council that has the drive and determination to succeed through innovation, then we can provide you with opportunities to build your career and be part of a committed team helping to make a real difference to the people of Ipswich.

 Salary – £24,266 – £25,273

Job Type –  22.2 hours per week, permanent

Application closing date –  16th October 2026