Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are looking for a Service Manager - Housing Needs and Standards to join our team based in Ipswich, Suffolk. The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £55,224 - £65,092 per annum . This role is open to full time, part time, and job share applications, all of which will be assessed equally. Join our team We are looking for a Service Manager - Housing Needs and Standards to lead our Housing Needs and Standards team. If you share our values and you are motivated to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities, we would love to hear from you. About the role Lead the Future of Housing Standards and Regulatory Services We are seeking an outstanding housing professional to lead the delivery of our Housing Standards and Private Sector Housing services. This is a high-profile leadership role with responsibility for shaping services that improve housing conditions, protect residents, and ensure compliance with an evolving regulatory landscape. As a key member of the Housing Solutions management team, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across Housing Standards, Environmental Health (Private Sector Housing), grants and adaptations services, and housing regulation. Working closely with senior leaders, elected members and partners, you will help deliver our ambitions for safe, healthy and sustainable communities In this important management role, you will: lead, develop and transform Housing ..... full job details .....