Planning Project Manager

• Suffolk County Council
• Address:Endeavour House Ipswich Suffolk IP1 2BX - Hybrid working
• Salary:48163 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours:37 hours per week flexible working options available
• Contract:Fixed Termor Secondment for up to 12 months

At Suffolk County Council 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 Planning Project Manager in the Communities Place Making and Inclusion team 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

As our Planning Project Manager youll play a key role in leading Public Health and Communities Housing and Planning responsibilities. Youll use your experience in planning or a similar setting to ensure health and wellbeing are central to planning responses for Suffolk communities. Youll work collaboratively with partners to maximise opportunities for improving health outcomes through better housing and represent Public Health interests in this field.

On a typical day you might:

• lead and deliver projects and programmes across the Place Making function focusing on housing planning and their links to health

• influence the planning system by developing and implementing plans policies and strategies to support health and wellbeing (e.g. providing evidence to planning applications developing wellbeing policies and Environmental Impact Assessment approaches)

• collaborate across the Suffolk system (including internal teams and external partners) to improve health and wellbeing outcomes through better housing

• problem-solve horizon scan and innovate to improve performance and transform service delivery balancing stakeholder expectations

• work with contracts teams to commission and manage relevant contracts agreements and budgets (e.g. Warm Homes Healthy People grant).

Youll be empowered to challenge and stretch the Council and wider Suffolk system facilitate creative thinking and contribute to the delivery of services and projects aligned with the Public Health and Communities Strategy.

You will need:

• a degree or equivalent knowledge and experience in a relevant area of work

• creativity innovation and openness to change

• effective management networking negotiating and advocacy skills

• specialist knowledge of legislation policy and best practice in planning and housing

• proven project and or programme management skills and experience delivering successful outcomes in challenging environments

• advanced communication skills able to convey complex information to varied audiences.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (Word).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 Public Health and Communities directorate works in partnership to build the foundations for Healthy People Healthy Places and Healthy Futures creating safer stronger and more resilient communities in Suffolk. Were proud to promote health and wellbeing for all ages tackle inequalities and support those with the greatest need. Our collaborative spirit diverse expertise and commitment to making a difference bring us together. Office days are usually Wednesdays and Thursdays and we practice hybrid working.

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 Andrew Cuthbertson (he/him) for a casual conversation. You can reach him by calling or 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 (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 theSupporting Statement template (Word).

1. Can you describe a time when you worked collaboratively across different teams or organisations to deliver a project or service What was your approach and what was the outcome
2. With your experience in planning or a similar setting give an example of how you have influenced stakeholders to adopt or adapt a new approach or policy. How did you go about it and what challenges did you overcome
3. Provide an example of how you have used data evidence or local intelligence to inform a decision or shape a project.

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.

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.

Do you need any reasonable adjustments to help you to applyIf you are disabled and/or have additional support needs you can request reasonable adjustments. You can do this by contacting our Recruitment Team ator.

You can find examples of possible adjustments on ourReasonable Adjustment page. If youre invited to the next stage youll have another chance to request adjustments.

Closing date:11.30pm 21 January 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