About this role
East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work and a great place to make a real difference to people’s lives, delivering vital services to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk.
We hugely value our staff and know that in order for us to remain successful, it is essential for us to recognise talented 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.
To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council and to hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work, take a look at our video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSWedQksWt0
• East Suffolk Council • East Suffolk House, Melton, Woodbridge IP12 1RT or Riverside, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 0EQ • Salary: £32,578 - £35,570 per annum • Hours: 37 hours per week • Contract: Permanent This advert is open to current East Suffolk Council staff only. East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work, delivering essential local services and making a real difference to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk. We currently have an opportunity to join East Suffolk Council's Private Sector Housing team as a Housing Liaison and Tenancy Sustainment Officer – Sizewell C. The role: As a Housing Liaison and Tenancy Sustainment Officer you will support the Housing Project Manager to understand the impacts on the local housing market, support residents being impacted to sustain tenancies, prevent homelessness and support to deliver the Sizewell C Accommodation Plan linked to the Accommodation Strategy and Deed of Obligation as it pertains to housing. What you will need: If you have knowledge and experience of housing standards, working with landlords, tenants and vulnerable customers then we would love to hear from you! A full driving licence is essential for this role. If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t meet all of the essential requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. Why work for us? East Suffolk Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access. To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council, take a look at our video and hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work (YouTube). Here are some of the main benefits:
• Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 25 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays)
• Local government pension scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Learning and development tailored to your role
• A wide variety of staff support networks including access to health and wellbeing initiatives and programmes.
• Discounts on mobile phones, computers, holiday and travel, fashion and clothing, health and beauty and many other products and services.
Find more information about what we offer in our benefits brochure (pdf). To find out more For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact 01502 523 137, or by emailing [email protected] Closing date: 2nd September 2026 Interview date: 9th September 2026 How to apply Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification. Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement template (docx). Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification. Please use the template provided (other formats will not be accepted). 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 (URL).