Project Coordinator Communities (Redeployment 23442)

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Endeavour House Ipswich Suffolk IP1 2BX hybrid working
• Salary: 34434 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours: 37 hours per week flexible working options available
• Contract: Fixed term or Secondment to 31/03/2028 (secondment cover)

This advert is open to current redeployment Suffolk County Council employees only

At Suffolk County Council were focused on making a meaningful difference to communities across Suffolk. As a Project Coordinator Communities within our Public Health and Communities Directorate youll play a vital role in supporting projects that improve health wellbeing and resilience for local residents. Youll work collaboratively across teams and with partners helping to deliver work that really makes an impact.
Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

No two days will be the same in this role. Youll support the planning coordination and delivery of projects across the Public Health and Communities directorate working closely with colleagues partners and stakeholders across the Suffolk system.

• Support and coordinate projects that contribute to Public Health and Communities priorities.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal teams and external partners including district and borough councils health partners and the voluntary sector.
• Liaise with stakeholders to help develop deliver and evaluate system-wide projects.
• Collate analyse and present data and information to support reporting and decision-making.
• Prepare written reports and present information to a range of audiences.
• Ensure equality diversity inclusion information governance and data protection requirements are met.
• Identify risks and support the development of mitigation actions.
• Work flexibly across functions to respond to changing priorities and emerging issues.

Youll work in a supportive collaborative environment where flexibility innovation and shared learning are encouraged.

You will need

Were looking for someone who is motivated organised and passionate about making a positive difference.

Our ideal candidate will bring:

• Experience or knowledge of supporting and coordinating projects.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to engage varied audiences.
• Experience of working collaboratively with colleagues and external partners.
• Confidence working with data and information to support reporting and evaluation.
• Good planning skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A commitment to equality diversity and inclusion.
• Positive behaviours aligned with our WE ASPIRE values.

You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profile (JPP) which you can find in the How to apply section towards the bottom of this advert.

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 across Suffolk. We bring together expertise from across the council health and care partners local authorities and the voluntary sector to tackle inequalities and support communities with the greatest need.

Were proud of our inclusive values-led culture and our focus on collaboration evidence-led decision making and place-based working. Hybrid working is the norm with time in the office balanced alongside home 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 Michael Attwood (he/him) for a casual conversation. You can reach them by 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 (Word).

1. Give an example of how you built and maintained effective working relationships with external partners such as councils health partners or the voluntary sectorwhat approach did you take and what impact did it have
2. Describe a situation where you identified a risk to a project or programmehow did you assess it escalate it and support mitigation actions
3. Tell us about a time you had to manage competing priorities and respond to changing demands or emerging issueshow did you plan your workload and communicate decisions

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 ourHow to Apply page.

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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 ator. You can find examples of possible adjustments on ourReasonable Adjustment pages.

Closing date:11.30pm 26 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. #LI-Hybrid