Job Description

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Endeavour House, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX, hybrid working
• Salary: £34,434 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours: 37 hours per week, flexible working options available
• Contract: Fixed term or Secondment to 31/03/2028 (secondment cover)

This advert is open to current redeployment Suffolk County Council employees only

At Suffolk County Council, we’re focused on making a meaningful difference to communities across Suffolk. As a Project Coordinator Communities within our Public Health and Communities Directorate, you’ll play a vital role in supporting projects that improve health, wellbeing, and resilience for local residents. You’ll work collaboratively across teams and with partners, helping to deliver work that really makes an impact.
Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

No two days will be the same in this role. You’ll support the planning, coordination, and delivery of projects across the Public Health and Communities directorate, working closely with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders across the Suffolk system.

• Support and coordinate projects that contribute to Public Health and Communities priorities.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal teams and external partners, including district and borough councils, health partners, and the voluntary sector.
• Liaise with stakeholders to help develop, deliver, and evaluate system-wide projects.
• Collate, analyse, and present data and information to support reporting and decision-making.
• Prepare written reports and present information to a range of audiences.
• Ensure equality, diversity, inclusion, information governance, and data protection requirements are met.
• Identify risks and support the development of mitigation actions.
• Work flexibly across functions to respond to changing priorities and emerging issues.

You’ll work in a supportive, collaborative environment where flexibility, innovation, and shared learning are encouraged.

You will need

We’re looking for someone who is motivated, organised, and passionate about making a positive difference.

Our ideal candidate will bring:

• Experience or knowledge of supporting and coordinating projects.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage varied audiences.
• Experience of working collaboratively with colleagues and external partners.
• Confidence working with data and information to support reporting and evaluation.
• Good planning skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Positive behaviours aligned with our WE ASPIRE values.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (JPP), 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

The Public Health and Communities Directorate works in partnership to build the foundations for Healthy People, Healthy Places and Healthy Futures across Suffolk. We bring together expertise from across the council, health and care partners, local authorities, and the voluntary sector to tackle inequalities and support communities with the greatest need.

We’re proud of our inclusive, values-led culture and our focus on collaboration, evidence-led decision making, and place-based working. Hybrid working is the norm, with time in the office balanced alongside home working.

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 Michael Attwood (he/him) for a casual conversation. You can reach them by emailing michael.attwood@suffolk.gov.uk

If you want to apply for a secondment, read the secondment policy first. Make sure you get permission from your current manager before submitting your application.

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 (Word)

1. Give an example of how you built and maintained effective working relationships with external partners such as councils, health partners, or the voluntary sector—what approach did you take and what impact did it have?
2. Describe a situation where you identified a risk to a project or programme—how did you assess it, escalate it, and support mitigation actions?
3. Tell us about a time you had to manage competing priorities and respond to changing demands or emerging issues—how did you plan your workload and communicate decisions?

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 at recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or 03456 014412 You can find examples of possible adjustments on our Reasonable Adjustment pages

Closing date: 11.30pm , 26 May 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)