Project Officer (Redeployment 22019)

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Endeavour House Ipswich IP1 2BX -Hybrid working between office home and community.
• Salary: 34434 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours: 37 hours per week flexible working options available
• Contract: Fixed term or secondment until 31/03/2027 (funding)

This advert is for current redeployment Suffolk County Council staff only

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 Homes for Ukraine Project Officer in the Inclusion Homes for Ukraine 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 a Homes for Ukraine Project Officer youll travel across Suffolk visiting Ukrainian guests and hosts assessing needs making referrals signposting and offering support. Youll manage a caseload create housing plans and follow up with Ukrainians moving to independent accommodation. Youll respond to queries from guests hosts and organisations and support project work across the directorate.

On a typical day you might:

• Undertake visits to hosts and Ukrainian guests anywhere within Suffolk following health and safety processes.
• Identify the needs of Ukrainian guests signposting or making referrals to other agencies to mitigate against harm.
• Identify potential safeguarding issues and escalate through appropriate channels.
• Liaise with hosts and guests via telephone and email.
• Support Ukrainian guests to move into independent living by providing resources and developing tailored accommodation plans.
• Update resource packs for use by the wider team.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of interactions and activity.
• Take ownership of cases.
• Support project work as needed across the directorate.

Youll also engage and support public sector partners develop contacts and relationships with colleagues and partners plan and manage projects facilitate relationships and contribute to reports and data analysis. Youll be a role model for Suffolk County Councils WEASPIRE values.

You will need

• A qualification in a relevant subject or evidence of equivalent knowledge skill and experience gained in employment or learning.
• Creativity innovation and openness to change.
• Strong collaborative skills and willingness to support colleagues.
• Experience and/or good knowledge of best practice and legislation relevant to the role.
• Project management and planning skills with the ability to meet deadlines and manage priorities.
• Experience working with data and producing reports.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Willingness to learn grow and bring fresh perspectives.

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. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

Youll join the Inclusion Homes for Ukraine Team within the Public Health and Communities directorate whose mission is to work in partnership to build the foundations for Healthy People Healthy Places and Healthy Futures and safer stronger more resilient communities in Suffolk. Were proud to support the health and wellbeing of all people and all ages ensuring economic opportunities benefit everyone and tackling inequalities. Our team values collaboration diversity and making a real impact through collective strengths.

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 Julie Tillyard (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach her 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 (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 theSupporting Statement template.

1. How do you manage a busy and often unpredictable Workload to ensure good time management

2. Describe how you have used your Interpersonal skills to engage build trust and resolve conflict whilst maintaining professional boundaries.

3. Provide an example of how you have demonstrated working as part of team in times of changing priorities and busy periods to complete a task or project.

Please note:Without a supporting statement 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 pages. If youre invited to the next stage youll have another chance to request adjustments.

Closing date:11.30pm 29 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