Project Manager (Redeployment)

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Endeavour House Ipswich IP1 2BX - Hybrid
• Salary: 49752 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours: 37 hours per week flexible working options available
• Contract: Permanent

This advert is currently open to SCC internal redeployment staff only.

As a modern flexible and effective organisation were driven to make a positive difference to the environment the communities we serve and the careers of our people. Thats why when you join us as a Project Manager youll be encouraged to share your fresh thinking and empowered to explore new ideas that will shape and improve our services as well as your career.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

As a Project Manager you will play a key role in driving improvement and transformation across Children and Young Peoples Services (CYPS). You will:

• Lead and deliver a portfolio of projects that improve outcomes for children young people and families.
• Use data insight and evidence to shape and support improvement activity across Childrens Social Care SEND Education and Inclusion services.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues stakeholders and partner organisations to identify opportunities for early intervention prevention and sustainable change.
• Maintain a strong focus on impact ensuring improvements are embedded into everyday practice and deliver lasting benefits.
• Manage project plans risks dependencies governance and reporting to support successful delivery.
• Build positive relationships and communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences providing line management or supervision where required.

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 youdontmeet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

The CYP (Children and Young Peoples) Programmes team at Suffolk County Council is a dynamic group of dedicated professionals who deliver essential social care and inclusion services while driving organisational change and improvement. Working at the forefront of children and young peoples services the team consistently adapts to evolving needs and proactively responds to national reforms with creativity and resilience. They foster an environment where innovation thrives empowering team members to develop solutions that make a meaningful difference in young lives across Suffolk.

Empowering Everyone

Werebig believers in potentialpossibilityand the power of different searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want torepresentthe diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown inourWorkforce Equality Report.

For more information

Please contact Michael Parker-Canham (he/him) for a casual conversation. You can reach him by contacting .

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 a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use theSupporting Statement template (Word).

1. Within a childrens and young peoples services setting describe a project you managed end-to-end that used data and evidence to improve outcomes for children young people or families. What was the result
2. Tell us about a time you identified and managed risks or dependencies across a portfolio of projects and had to make a decision within your own area of responsibility rather than escalate. What did you do and why
3. Give an example of influencing or motivating colleagues across different teams or services to keep a project on track where you didnt have direct authority over them. How did you approach this and what was the outcome

Please note: Without a supporting statement 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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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.

Closing date:11.30pm 15 September 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