Operational Lead Coastal Adaptation

• East Suffolk CouncilMelton Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 1RT or Lowestoft NR33 0EQ

• 54495 to 58809 per annum

• 37 hours per week

• Permanent

East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work delivering essential local services and making a real difference to its 250000 residents.

We currently have an opportunity to join East Suffolk Councils Coastal Management and Adaptation team as our Operational Lead Coastal Adaptation.

The role:

You will support the Head of Energy Planning and Coastal Management and the Strategic Lead Coastal Management and Adaptation in cultivating a resilient team of professionals to oversee a program of coastal works which move East Suffolk Council towards achieving a climate-ready coast.

Leading on the Coastal Adaptation theme you will oversee and deliver the Shoreline Management Plan policies for the Suffolk Coast and progress the output of the Resilient Coast project through a programme of integrated themes.

What you will need:

Being highly motivated with the ability to inspire develop and lead your team you will have a proven track record in a professional area at senior level along with a degree in a related subject.

Experience of building and maintaining teams in a fast-paced environment andproven experience in simultaneously managing multiple demanding projects and meeting strict deadlines is essential.

You will be an exceptional communicator with ability to relate effectively at all levels with our Council Members other officials external agencies stakeholders and the community we serve.

If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

Why work for us

East Suffolk Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access. To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Counciltake a look at our video and hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work (YouTube).

Here are some of the main benefits:

• Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 25 days a year increasing to 31 days after 5 years service plus bank holidays)

• Local government pension scheme

• Flexible working arrangements

• Learning and development tailored to your role

• A wide variety of staff support networks including access to health and wellbeing initiatives and programmes.

• Discounts on mobile phones computers holiday and travel fashion and clothing health and beauty and many other products and services.

Find more information about what we offer in ourbenefits brochure (pdf).

The majority of our teams are working in an agile way with a mixture of home and office working depending on service requirements. If you wish to discuss how that might impact your working arrangements if you were the successful candidate please contact the recruiting manager listed at the bottom of this advert.

To find out more

For an informal discussion regarding this post please contactKaren Thomas Strategic Lead - Coastal Management and Adaptationby emailing or by calling .

Closing date: 12pm 30^th December 2025

Interview date: w/c 12^th January 2026

How to apply

Step 1 -Read the advert and theJob Description and Person Specification

Step 2 -Complete theSupporting Statement template (docx). Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification. Please use the template provided (other formats will not be accepted).

Step 3 -Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note CVs are not accepted