Rural Equalities Officer at Suffolk County Council

Ipswich, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Dec, 25

Salary

14495.0

Posted On

01 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication, Relationship Building, Training Design, Resource Development, Best Practice Promotion, Sustainability, Capacity Building, Flexibility, Proactivity, Teamwork, Independent Work, Inclusivity, Diversity, Community Engagement, Problem Solving, Learning Agility

Industry

Government Administration

Description

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: blended working where role allows flexible working options to support work/life balance 33 days (FTE) increasing to a maximum 36 (FTE) annual holiday which includes an allowance for bank holidays up to 4% matched pension contribution 2 days pro rata volunteering days to support volunteering in Suffolk a Staff Discounts Scheme for a range of retailers including shopping, holidays, insurance, eating out and health and leisure activities a Company Sick Pay Scheme continued professional development for job related development family friendly policies and practices 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.

Responsibilities

Support efforts to address equity, diversity, and inclusion challenges within Suffolk’s VCFSE sector, focusing on rural inequalities. Act as a connector within rural communities, building relationships and supporting VCFSE organisations to develop inclusive practices.