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 arrangements available
• Contract: Secondment only to 31/03/2028 x 2 posts

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

At Suffolk County Council, every role is a chance to create positive change. As a Senior Network Planner in the Passenger Transport Team, you’ll see the direct impact of your work on the people and places that make Suffolk special. Join us and turn your passion for progress into action.

Reimagine the possibilities

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will support Suffolk residents, from children and young people travelling safely to school and college to vulnerable adults accessing essential services and communities connected by public transport.

You will design and manage transport networks, working with colleagues, partners and operators to deliver efficient, reliable and good-value services across Suffolk. Each day, you will solve problems, build relationships and make practical decisions that keep Suffolk moving.

You will need

You’ll bring experience in transport planning, contract management or a similar environment, alongside strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Just as importantly, you’ll be someone who:

• enjoys working collaboratively to solve complex challenges
• can confidently manage supplier relationships and influence outcomes
• thinks creatively and looks for ways to improve services
• has strong attention to detail and can work with data and systems effectively
• is motivated by making a positive difference to the residence of Suffolk.

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

You won’t be working in isolation. You’ll be part of a highly collaborative operational team where together, you’ll deliver a service that supports over 2,000 routes and works with hundreds of operators across Suffolk. You’ll also be working alongside other Passenger Transport colleagues (i.e. compliance, entitlement and finance teams) as well as

• Children and Young People Services colleagues

• Adult Social Care colleagues

• Corporate teams including procurement and legal services

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 Gary Haseman for a casual conversation. You can contact them by emailing gary.haseman@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 (Word).

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

Step 3 – Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (approximately 400 works per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template (Word)

1. Provide an example of when you had to manage competing priorities or respond to changing demands. How did you plan your work and ensure deadlines were met?
2. Describe a time when you improved a service. What did you identify, how did you assess it, and what changes did you make to achieve a better result?
3. Describe a situation where you had to have a challenging conversation to address underperformance or ensure agreed standards were met. How did you approach the situation, and what outcome did you achieve?

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 AIto 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, 28 May 2026.

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

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)