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Suffolk Coastal Port Health Authority (SCPHA), part of East Suffolk Council, is growing and it is an exciting time to join us. Based at the Port of Felixstowe and Harwich, our work plays a vital role in protecting public and animal health by conducting essential checks on imported goods, helping to ensure everything entering the UK is safe for everyone.

Our team operates within the secure area of the Port of Felixstowe, one of the UK’s busiest ports, offering a unique and rewarding working environment.

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 and to hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work.

Here are some of the main benefits:

  • Opportunities for training and development to enable you to build a great career with
    our organisation.
  • Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 25 days a year, increasing to 31 days
    after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays pro rata)
  • Local government pension scheme
  • Free car parking.
  • Discounts on mobile phones, computers, holiday and travel, fashion and clothing, health & beauty and many other products and services


    Be part of an organisation that makes a real difference, values its people, and supports your future.

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