East Suffolk Council, Melton (IP12 1RT) or Lowestoft (NR33 0EQ) £35,412 - £38,220 per annum pro rata 18.5 hours per week Fixed term to March 2028 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 currently have a vacancy within the Procurement and Contract Management Team as a Public Realm Grounds Coordinator. Your role This is an exciting new opportunity to work as part of the Contract Management Team to support the work carried out by the East Suffolk Services Ltd Grounds Team. The purpose of this fixed term position is to update and co-ordinate mapping for the provision of the grounds service against GIS data and asset ownership. Through both desk-based and physical surveys of sites and communicating with East Suffolk Services Ltd, the role will determine measurements, produce current maps and update existing records, detailing the type of works carried out on Highways land, within the general portfolio and for the Housing Revenue Account within the district. What you will need Knowledge of operational public realm services delivered to East Suffolk Council’s residents. You will have excellent attention to detail, the ability to take accurate measurements and collate and analyse data, with a methodical approach to tackling large data sets. Experience and knowledge of IT systems including GIS mapping software and land survey experience is essential. You will also have sound knowledge of Microsoft packages, specifically Excel, plus sensitivity to commercially confidential information. A Level 5 Horticulture qualification or equivalent extensive experience in a related field is essential. If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role 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 have to off in our benefits brochure (pdf). The majority of our teams are working in an agile way, with a mixture of home and office working, depending on individual preferences and service requirements. If you wish to discuss how that might impact your working arrangements if you were the successful candidate, please contact the recruiting manager listed at the bottom of this advert. To find out more For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Laura Hack on laura.hack@eastsuffolk.gov.uk Closing date: 11:30pm, 02 March 2026 Interview date: 11 March 2026 at East Suffolk House, Melton 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, CV’s are not accepted. For more information, visit the How to Apply section of our Career Site. 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