Job Description

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Endeavour House, Ipswich IP1 2BX - Hybrid
• Salary: £40,777 - £47,054 per annum(pro rata for part time)
• Hours: 37 hours per week - flexible working options available
• Contract: Permanent

As a modern, flexible and effective organisation, at Suffolk County Council we’re driven to make a positive difference to the environment, the communities we serve and the careers of our people. That’s why, when you join us as an Environment Strategy Project Manager, you’ll be encouraged to share your fresh thinking and empowered to explore new ideas that will shape and improve our services as well as your career.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

• You will work as part of a small, dynamic team involved in decarbonising transport in Suffolk through the provision of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure (primarily under our “Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure” programme, or “LEVI” for short).
• A typical day would see you working with our Chargepoint Operator to take forward installations in our county’s planning conservation areas; this would require you to review scheme proposals and coordinate feedback from internal colleagues (e.g. different highway teams).
• You will also work with landowners such as Parish Councils and Village Halls to supply charge points at their car parks; you will need to be very good at explaining complex and often technical information in an understandable way, with presentation skills too.
• Your ability to keep meticulous records of what stage every site/installation has reached will be key to your success, backed up by your excellent IT skills and attention to detail.
• Your other principal focus will be the Plug in Suffolk “Car Club” trial and its potential expansion. You will need to report to the relevant funding bodies and project sponsors regularly, as well as liaising with the commercial partner, Co-Wheels.
• It would help you in your role if you had some knowledge of legal documents such as Leases and Licences, and knowledge of highway and planning legislation.
• You will line manage one of the Project Support Officers, supervising, supporting and coaching them in their work; prior experience of line managing a junior staff member would be an advantage.

You will need

• Outstanding project management skills and a meticulous approach to maintaining project documentation and records.
• Experience and skill in managing relationships with stakeholders, some of whom will be more invested in the success of the LEVI project than others.
• A genuine passion for helping Suffolk tackle its carbon emissions and in particular, those associated with transportation.
• An ability and willingness to learn about the legal/property transactions required to secure LEVI sites owned by third parties, and the patience to see those through to handover to the relevant project manager.
• Excellent attention to detail so you can identify errors in site drawings, legal documents, and maintain accurate project records.

You can view a full list of requirements in the  Job and Person Profile (Word) If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

The Environment Strategy Team, a dynamic group of professionals committed to supporting the delivery of Suffolk County Councils target of net zero emissions for its own operations and services by 2030. Also, enabling projects to support carbon reduction within individual homes, communities and businesses, supporting Suffolk’s transition to a low carbon economy.

The team works flexibly in order to support a healthy work life balance and embraces remote working where this improves efficiency in the delivery of our shared objectives.

Empowering Everyone

We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report

For more information

Please contact Amy Rushton (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 01473 264384 or emailing amy.rushton@suffolkgov.uk

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (Word).

Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.

Step 3 - Upload asupporting statementanswering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the  Supporting Statement template

1. Describe a project you have managed from initiation to delivery, outlining the project management methodology you used (such as PRINCE2 or Agile) and how you ensured successful delivery against time, cost and quality.

2. Describe your experience of managing contracts, suppliers or contractors, including how you monitored performance and addressed any issues that arose.

3. Describe a time when you had to present complex project information to a diverse audience, and how you adapted your approach to ensure your message was clearly understood.

Step 4 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details).

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing  recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or calling  03456 014412 If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.  

Closing date: 11.30pm, 06 April 2026

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid

As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.

In return, you’ll enjoy:

• up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
• membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
• performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
• training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
• a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
• diverse and active staff networks
• flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day

Plus lots more!

If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk)