Workforce Development Coordinator

• East Suffolk Services Limited
• Address: Lowestoft NR32 2EF
  or Ufford, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP13 6ET
  (based on candidate preference)
• Salary: £31,537 - £34,434 per annum, Band 5
• Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Contract: Fixed term for 2 years

Be part of a dynamic team that makes a difference

At East Suffolk Services, we proudly deliver a wide range of essential local services that support the lives of over a quarter of a million residents and thousands of businesses across our district.

We're a new, growing organisation-full of energy, ambition, and purpose. As part of our team, you'll play an important role in helping us shape high-quality, efficient services that people rely on every single day.

This is more than just a job. This is a fantastic opportunity to support, and give back to, your local community.

We currently have an opportunity to join our Recycling and Waste Operations team as a Workforce Development Coordinator.

• To act as a designated Competent Person for promoting health and safety practices within the Recycling and Waste Team. This includes providing advice, guidance, support, and training on all matters relating to health and safety, and operational activities, as well as monitoring compliance. To plan, deliver, and record toolbox talks and other safety-related briefings, ensuring crews are informed, trained, and able to work safely and effectively.

• To support the upskilling of the existing workforce by identifying training needs and providing guidance to help staff achieve and maintain required competencies.

• To assist with onboarding and induction of new recruits to the service, ensuring they receive the necessary health and safety training, operational knowledge, and ongoing support to perform their roles safely and confidently.

• You will have health and safety knowledge and awareness and hold a Cat 2 driving licence and up to date CPC.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills are essential requirements for this role, as is the ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.

Do you have the skills, experience, or potential to succeed in this role? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

At East Suffolk Services, we truly value our employees. We understand that the backbone of any company's success will always be its people and that our continued success depends on recognising talented individuals, supporting their development, and retaining them within our organisation. That's why we are committed to making East Suffolk Services a great place to work.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive package of benefits designed to support your health, development, and lifestyle. These include:

• A top-tier health and wellbeing package through Canada Life, one of the UK's leading providers - including online access to UK-based GPs and dentists, plus life insurance.

• A competitive, matched pension scheme through Royal London.

• Access to a wide range of support networks and wellbeing initiatives
  , including mental health resources and specialist counselling.

• Learning and development opportunities tailored to your role and personal goals.

• Exclusive discounts on the latest tech (smartphones, TVs, laptops), holidays and travel, fashion, health and beauty, and more.

• A car benefit scheme and cycle to work scheme to support your commute in a way that suits you.

For more information on our fantastic benefits scheme, see our employee benefits brochure.

Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (pdf)

Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement template (Word). Please use the application template provided to show how you meet each of the criteria listed in the Person Specification. Unfortunately, we're unable to accept applications submitted in other formats.

Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.

For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our career site.

East Suffolk Services Limited, a brand-new company launched on 1st July 2023, is an exciting place to work, delivering essential local services across the district.

We hugely value our staff and know that in order for us to remain successful, it is essential for us to look after our employees, developing and retaining them within the organisation.

We are therefore committed to investing in our staff and providing first-class support to ensure a positive culture and rewarding careers.

For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Stuart Mortimer
, Operations Manager - Recycling, Waste and Street Cleansing, by email:
stuart.mor

Closing date: 11.30 pm, 12 March 2026.

Interview date: Week commencing 23 March 2026.