Business Engagement Officer (Redeployment 23022)

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Various - Travel across Suffolk is required
• Salary: Grade 4 28598 per annum (pro rata for part time) - Green Book Terms and Conditions or 30384 per annum (pro rata for part time) - Grey Book Terms and Conditions
• Hours: 37 hours per week (Green Book) or 42 hours per week (Grey Book)
• Contract: Fixed Term or Secondment for 12 months
  

At Suffolk County Council collaboration is at the heart of what we do. As a Business Engagement Officer (Protection) in the Fire and Rescue Service Protection Teamyoull work with colleagues partners and communities to lead business engagement activity across Suffolk coordinate and deliver multiagency Impact Days manage the Services Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and solar installation consultations and support the Primary Authority Scheme (PAS).

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

As a Business Engagement Officer in Protection you will play a vital role in helping Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service work with businesses and partners to keep people safe. Your work will directly support risk reduction legal compliance and safer communities across Suffolk.

On a day-to-day basis you will engage with businesses to provide practical fire safety guidance analyse Unwanted Fire Signals data to identify trends and help deliver targeted interventions that make a real difference. You will also coordinate Impact Days and work with a wide range of partners bringing people together to improve safety outcomes.

You will contribute to specialist areas such as Battery Energy Storage Systems and solar consultations supporting informed and balanced decision making. Working closely with colleagues across Prevention Protection and Response you will be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team that values your insight and contribution.

In this role you will

• Build strong relationships with businesses and partner organisations
• Deliver business engagement activity and multi-agency Impact Days
• Analyse Unwanted Fire Signals data to help reduce repeat incidents
• Support the Primary Authority Scheme and consistent fire safety advice
• Contribute to consultations on emerging technologies such as BESS and solar
• Work collaboratively to improve safety and compliance across Suffolk

This is a role where your work will be visible valued and meaningful. We are excited to welcome someone who is passionate about making a difference and ready to grow within a supportive and committed team.

You will need

We are looking for someone who is motivated approachable and keen to make a positive impact. You do not need to meet every requirement from day one. What matters most is your willingness to learn collaborate and grow within a supportive and committed team.

We hope you will bring experience in engaging with businesses partners or stakeholders along with the confidence to explain technical or regulatory information in a clear and practical way. Strong organisation skills curiosity and the ability to manage competing priorities will help you succeed in this varied and rewarding role.

Our ideal candidate enjoys working with others feels comfortable taking the lead when needed and is confident using digital tools to analyse information and keep accurate records. Experience in fire safety regulation or project or event coordination is helpful but transferable skills from other roles are equally welcome.

We hope you will bring

• Experience of working with businesses partners or community groups
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships
• An organised and proactive approach to managing tasks and projects
• Confidence using IT systems and working with data
• A willingness to develop your technical knowledge with support from the team
• A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across Suffolk

You can view a full list of requirements in theJob 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.

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 Rob Greenfor a casual conversation. You can reach them 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 a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use theSupporting Statement template (Word).

1. Tell us about a multi-agency event project or initiative you have coordinated. What was your role how did you manage competing priorities and what did you learn
2. Describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to equality diversity and inclusion in your work particularly when engaging with a wide range of people or organisations.
3. Tell us about a situation where youhad to plan organise and manage multiple pieces of work at the same time. How did you prioritise and ensure deadlines were met
4. Describe a time when you analysed data or trends to identify an issue or risk and took action as a result. What tools did you use and what impact did your actions have

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.

For guidance on completing your application please see our How to Apply page.

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Closing date:11.30pm 10 May 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.