Deputy Partnership Manager
Deputy Partnership Manager
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Job Description
- Suffolk County Council Endeavour House Ipswich IP1 2BX Police Headquarters Martlesham IP5 2PT Landmark House Ipswich IP1 5PF- Hybrid
- 39513 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- 37 Hours per week - Flexible working options available
- Fixed Term contract or Secondment (Up to 2 years)
Were focused on making a meaningful difference to communities across Suffolk. How By listening to our people learning from what they say and creating a culture of mutual respect where everyone works together to achieve great things. As a Deputy Partnership Managerin the Suffolk Resilience Forum youll be as keen to collaborate and build a bright future as we are. So to make a positive impact connect with us and connect with a fantastic career.
Reimagine the possibilities.
Your role and responsibilities
You will:
- be responsible to the SRF Partnership Manager you will oversee the running of the core Suffolk Resilience Forum (SRF) work and ensure the SRF meets the objectives of the Suffolk Local Resilience Strategy and Annual Delivery Plan
- as a visible Leader you will be expected to promote the Suffolk Resilience Forums vision mission and priorities effectively to staff partners and the public and inspire others by role modelling joint organisational values
- promote a culture of fostering innovation value for money and outcome-based resilience focus
- have responsibility for the Internal Risk Register and support various SRF working groups as required
- deputise for the SRF Partnership Manager providing support to the Chief Resilience Officer and management of the Risk and Resilience Officers
- line manage the Risk and Resilience Officers within the SRF team and provide coaching and mentoring to support the teams development.
You will need
- an interest in management within emergency planning and resilience.
- to have previously successfully managed change within a multiagency environment.
- great organisational skills be self-motivated be able to work under pressure and through quieter periods and be able to work under your own esteem.
- to have exceptional communication skills and empathy working within a multiagency environment means liaison with a wide range of partners and complex work streams.
- experience of project management would be ideal with experience of being flexible to adapt to changing timelines.
You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profile (docx).If you believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if you dont meet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
The team
The SRF team primary objective is to support partner agencies to be complaint with the Civil Contingencies Act (2004)and the team itself is hosted by Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service and is due to expand over the next year.
Currently the team is transitioning to a new structure which includes strategic leadership from the Chief Resilience Officer (CRO). The CRO post coordinates workstreams across community resilience communications climate adaptation data integration and business resilience.
The SRF Partnership Manager ensures trailblazer workstreams are integrated into core workstreams such as risk training and exercising. The Deputy Partnership Manager will line manage the Risk and Resilience Officers and over see core workstreams are executed to the highest standard.
All roles are on the SRF on-call rota to provide support to major incidents in Suffolk and support the county Tactical and Strategic Coordination function and the Multi Agency Information Cell.
The main partnership work is carried out on Working on Wednesday WoW days which are normally hosted at Police Headquarters and Tuesdays are team working days usually based at Endeavour House.
The team tends to work 2-3 days a week in office which can be at Endeavour House Landmark House and Police HQ although can include other sites across Suffolk.
Empowering Everyone
Were big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. Were 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 ourWorkforce Equality Report.
For more information
Please contact Becky Heginbotham-Blount (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 0or emailing
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) (docx).
Step 2 - Click Apply Now to start your online application.
Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 500 words per question). You should use theSupporting Statement template.
- Describe a situation where you had to influence or negotiate with senior stakeholders to support a resilience initiative. What was the outcome
- Share an example of a project you managed that involved multiple partners. How did you ensure it remained on track and delivered results
- How do you prioritise tasks and manage competing deadlines particularly during high-pressure or emergency situations
- Describe a time when you supported a major incident response. What role did you play and how did you coordinate with other agencies
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 emailingor calling 0. 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 August 2025
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
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
