Partnership Manager (Redeployment 22241)

• Suffolk County Council - Suffolk Resilience Forum
• Address: Endeavour House Ipswich IP1 2BX - Hybrid
• Salary: 48163 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours: 37 hours per week flexible working options available
• Contract: Fixed Term or Secondment until 31 March 2028

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 the Partnership Managerfor 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

Reporting to the Chief Resilience Officer you will lead the delivery of the core Suffolk Resilience Forum (SRF) programme ensuring the Forum successfully achieves the aims set out in the Suffolk Local Resilience Strategy and Annual Delivery Plan.

As a visible and influential leader you will champion the SRFs vision mission and priorities to staff partners and the wider public inspiring others by modelling shared organisational values.

You will help cultivate a culture that encourages innovation delivers value for money and maintains a strong outcomefocused approach to resilience.

Your responsibilities will include integrating Trailblazer workstreams into core activities producing the annual delivery plan and supporting a range of SRF working groups as required.

You will also provide direct support to the Chief Resilience Officer and oversee the Deputy Partnership Manager alongside coline management of the Trailblazer post holders.

You will need

• Proven experience in successfully delivering change management within a multiagency environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to remain selfmotivated work independently and manage both busy and quieter periods effectively.
• Exceptional communication skills and a high level of empathy enabling you to work confidently with a wide range of partners and navigate complex workstreams.
• Ideally experience in project management including the flexibility to adapt to evolving priorities and 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 teams core purpose is to support partner agencies in meeting the requirements of the Civil Contingencies Act (2004). The team is hosted by Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service.

Strategic leadership is provided by the Chief Resilience Officer (CRO) who oversees workstreams relating to community resilience communications climate adaptation data integration and business resilience.

The SRF Partnership Manager ensures trailblazer initiatives are embedded within core functions such as risk training and exercising. The Deputy Partnership Manager line manages the Risk and Resilience Officers and ensures core workstreams are delivered to a consistently high standard.

All team members participate in the SRF oncall rota providing support during major incidents in Suffolk and contributing to the Tactical and Strategic Coordination functions as well as the MultiAgency Information Cell.

Partnership activity primarily takes place during Working on Wednesday (WoW) days usually held at Police Headquarters. Tuesdays are team working days typically based at Endeavour House.

The team works 23 days per week in the office. Usual locations include Endeavour House Landmark House and Police HQ although work may also take place at 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 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) (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 400 words per question). You should use theSupporting Statement template.

1. Give an example of when you have managed or contributed to significant organisational change. How did you approach the change communicate it and ensure successful delivery
2. What would you consider the top four challenges to the Suffolk Resilience Forum And how would you tackle them Please explain your answers.
3. Explain a time when you had to communicate complex information to a wide range of stakeholders including senior leaders. How did you tailor your approach and what was the result

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 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 or .

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

Closing date: 11:30pm 15 February 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