Be part of a dynamic team that makes a difference
At East Suffolk Services, we proudly deliver a wide range of essential local services that support the lives of over a quarter of a million residents and thousands of businesses across our district.
We’re a new, growing organisation, full of energy, ambition, and purpose. As part of our team, you’ll play an important role in helping us shape high-quality, efficient services that people rely on every single day.
This is more than just a job. This is a fantastic opportunity to support, and give back to, your local community.
We currently have an opportunity to join our Transformation Team as a Project Co-ordinator
Your role
As a Project Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in delivering change across the organisation. Supporting a range of improvement projects, you’ll help ensure everything runs smoothly, from planning and tracking progress to keeping stakeholders informed and engaged.
You’ll coordinate activities, maintain project documentation, analyse data, and monitor risks and milestones, helping project leads stay on track and deliver results. You’ll also take ownership of smaller projects, managing them from start to finish with support where needed.
Working at the heart of transformation, you’ll collaborate with colleagues, partners and system suppliers, contributing to the delivery of new processes, systems and ways of working that improve services.
What you will need
You’ll be organised, proactive, and comfortable managing competing priorities, with experience supporting projects, operations, or administrative activity. You’ll communicate confidently with a wide range of stakeholders, bring a strong eye for detail, and be confident using IT systems to track progress and performance.
Do you have the skills, experience, or potential to succeed in this role? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
Thinking of joining us? Here’s why you should
At East Suffolk Services, we truly value our employees. We understand that the backbone of any company’s success will always be its people and that our continued success depends on recognising talented individuals, supporting their development, and retaining them within our organisation. That’s why we are committed to making East Suffolk Services a great place to work.
We value our staff
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive package of benefits designed to support your health, development, and lifestyle.
These include:
For more information on our fantastic benefits scheme, see our employee benefits brochure (pdf)
For more information
For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Catie Hodges, Transformation Director, by calling 01502 443333
Closing date: 1.00 pm, 7 June 2026.
Interview date: Week commencing 15 June 2026.
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the advert and the and Person Specification (Word)
Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement template (Word) Please use the application template provided to show how you meet each of the criteria listed in the Person Specification. Unfortunately, we’re unable to accept applications submitted in other formats.
Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.
For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site.
Reimagine the possibilities.
As one of the largest employers in Suffolk, we have a huge variety of exciting careers to offer people as keen to make a positive impact on the world around them as we are.
As a modern, flexible, and effective council, we’re driven to make a difference to the environment, the communities we serve, and the careers of our people. We explore innovative ways to encourage, respect, and enable everyone to be the best they can be.
By creating meaningful connections with our people and our partner organisations, we’ve built a culture of mutual collaboration, trust, and respect where everyone is supported to be their authentic selves.
We aim to inspire and empower. To improve and evolve. To develop and innovate. To take pride and ownership of the world around us and ensure that we leave a positive and lasting legacy. That’s why it’s time to reimagine a career with the council and take a fresh look at what we can offer you.
