Job Description

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Phoenix House, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 5NP, hybrid working
• 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 a Green Access 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

As Green Access Manager, you will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping how people experience, enjoy and access Suffolk’s outstanding green network. You will develop and deliver an integrated access development programme that places sustainable transport, health and wellbeing at its heart, ensuring PRoW (Public Rights of Way) and off‑road walking, wheeling and cycling are fully embedded as priorities across the Local Transport Plan and other key strategies.

You will lead the renewal of the Rights of Way Improvement Plan, drive countywide access improvements for pedestrians, cyclists and equestrians, and spearhead the marketing and promotion of Suffolk’s access opportunities, including the ongoing development of the Discover Suffolk website. Managing and motivating project staff, sourcing external funding and working collaboratively with partners will be central to the role, alongside building a national trail partnership to manage and promote the King Charles III England Coast Path. Working closely with the PRoW and Access Operations Manager, you will champion healthy, sustainable travel choices and make a tangible difference to the quality of life for communities across Suffolk.

You will need:

• a degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline/or equivalent experience
• excellent communication, networking and influencing skills
• excellent project management skills and experience covering multi-partner projects
• ability to secure significant levels of external funding
• sound knowledge of rural affairs or exclusion issues
• ability to develop and evaluate strategic targets
• to be highly self-motivated, capable of managing your own workload effectively within a team environment
• a genuine commitment to improving access to the natural environment thinking of creative opportunities to improve, enable and encourage sustainable access.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile, which you can find in the ‘How to apply’ section towards the bottom of this advert.

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

This post is in the Green Access team, part of the Rights of Way & Access team. You'll have the specific role of managing the promotion and enhancement of the Rights of Way and Access network.

The Rights of Way and Access team sits within Suffolk County Council’s Natural and Historic Environment service area. We are a highly motivated team with a genuine passion for Suffolk’s natural environment.

We are a friendly and professional team. Our role is to look after Suffolk’s Public Rights of Way and access network. This includes over 5,700km of public rights of way, open access sites, promoted trails and informal routes.

Suffolk County Council’s ‘Suffolk Green Access Strategy 2020-2030’ covers the team’s main priorities. Our vision is “to get more people using and enjoying Suffolk’s green access network.”

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 Claire Dickson (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach them by either calling 01284 741354 or emailing claire.dickson@suffolk.gov.uk

How to apply

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

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

Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template (Word)

1. Give an example of when you led the renewal or creation of an improvement plan or strategy (such as a rights of way improvement plan or similar). How did you gather evidence, consult stakeholders, set priorities and turn the plan into deliverable actions?
2. Describe an occasion when you led the marketing and promotion of a network, service or place-based offer. How did you identify target audiences, choose channels, and demonstrate increased awareness or usage?
3. Give an example of when you built a partnership across organisations to manage, improve or promote a route, trail or shared asset. What governance or ways of working did you put in place and how did you sustain engagement?
4. Describe a time you sourced and secured external funding to support a programme of work. How did you identify funding opportunities, develop a strong business case or bid, and manage delivery and reporting requirements?

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

Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.

For guidance on completing your application, please see our How to Apply page

Planning to use Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Please ensure your application still reflects your own skills, experience and ideas. If used inappropriately, your application may not be processed. Please read our guidance for using AI to understand what’s acceptable.

Do you need any reasonable adjustments to help you to apply? If you are disabled and/or have additional support needs, you can request reasonable adjustments. You can do this by contacting our Recruitment Team by emailing  recruitment@suffolk.gov.ukor calling  03456 014412 You can find examples of possible adjustments on our Reasonable Adjustment pages

Closing date: 11.30 pm, 3 June 2026.

Promoted as SPJ (Standard Plus Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.

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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)