Suffolk Jobs Direct

At Suffolk Jobs Direct, we operate as a dedicated specialist job board platform run by the Suffolk Advertising Service, an in-house agency of Suffolk County Council. Established to support regional employment, our mission is built on connecting job seekers with professional careers across local government, education, social care, and the wider public and non-profit sectors throughout Suffolk and surrounding regions.

Who We Are

Managed by Suffolk County Council and partnered with regional authorities—including East Suffolk Council, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils, and local educational institutions—our platform brings together public sector employers and active job seekers. We provide a centralised digital hub that streamlines recruitment for local public services and community organisations.

What We Do

We deliver an integrated suite of recruitment and employment advertising solutions:

• Public Sector Job Board: Advertising hundreds of live weekly vacancies spanning local government administration, civil service, and municipal operations.
• Education & Teaching Recruitment: Hosting comprehensive listings for schools, academies, early years childcare providers, and further education colleges.
• Social Care & Health Vacancies: Featuring specialised roles in adult social care, children's services, nursing, and community healthcare support.
• Charity & Not-for-Profit Listings: Providing a dedicated space for regional charities and third-sector organisations to recruit talent.
• Candidate Alert Services: Offering automated email job alerts and profile management tools for thousands of registered job seekers.

Our Approach & Values

• Public Service Commitment: Prioritising transparent, accessible recruitment that supports local economic growth and strengthens community services across Suffolk.
• Partnership Collaboration: Working closely with local district councils and public bodies to pool employment opportunities into a single, user-friendly destination.
• Accessibility and Support: Providing dedicated technical helpdesks and advertising support teams to assist both candidates navigating applications and employers managing vacancies.

Industry Role

We operate as a Specialised Public Sector Recruitment Platform. Our role is to act as the primary regional jobs portal for local government and public service careers across Suffolk.