Senior Network Planner (Internal)

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

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

At Suffolk County Council every role is a chance to create positive change. As a Senior Network Planner in the Passenger Transport Team youll see the direct impact of your work on the people and places that make Suffolk special. Join us and turn your passion for progress into action.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

In this role you will support Suffolk residents from children and young people travelling safely to school and college to vulnerable adults accessing essential services and communities connected by public transport.

You will design and manage transport networks working with colleagues partners and operators to deliver efficient reliable and good-value services across Suffolk. Each day you will solve problems build relationships and make practical decisions that keep Suffolk moving.

You will need

Youll bring experience in transport planning contract management or a similar environment alongside strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Just as importantly youll be someone who:

• enjoys working collaboratively to solve complex challenges
• can confidently manage supplier relationships and influence outcomes
• thinks creatively and looks for ways to improve services
• has strong attention to detail and can work with data and systems effectively
• is motivated by making a positive difference to the residents of Suffolk.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job 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

You wont be working in isolation. Youll be part of a highly collaborative operational team where together; youll deliver a service that supports over 2000 routes and works with hundreds of operators across Suffolk. Youll also be working alongside other Passenger Transport colleagues (i.e. compliance entitlement and finance teams) as well as

• Children and Young People Services colleagues.
• Adult Social Care colleagues.
• Corporate teams including procurement and legal services.

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 Gary Haseman for a casual conversation. You can contact 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 (Word).

Step 2 - Click Apply Now to start your online application.

Step 3 Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (approximately 400 works per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template (Word)

1. Provide an example of when you had to manage competing priorities or respond to changing demands. How did you plan your work and ensure deadlines were met
2. Describe a time when you improved a service. What did you identify how did you assess it and what changes did you make to achieve a better result
3. Describe a situation where you had to have a challenging conversation to address underperformance or ensure agreed standards were met. How did you approach the situation and what outcome did you achieve

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.

Planning to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) Please ensure your application still reflects your own skills experience and ideas. If used inappropriately your application may not be processed. Please read ourguidance for using AI to understand whats acceptable.

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 ourReasonable Adjustment pages.

Closing date:11.30pm 14 June 2026.