Sizewell C Tourism Projects Manager

• East Suffolk Council
• Address:East Suffolk House Melton Woodbridge IP12 1RT and Riverside Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 0EQ
• Salary: 40444 - 44253 per annum Pay Band 7 pending evaluation
• Hours: 37 hours per week
• Contract: Secondment or Fixed term for 12 months

We currently have an opportunity to join East Suffolk Councils Economic Development team as a Sizewell C Tourism Projects Manager.

Shape the Future of Tourism in East Suffolk

Are you passionate about creating great places to visit supporting local businesses and delivering projects that make a real difference

East Suffolk Council is looking for a motivated and proactive Tourism Projects Manager to join the ambitious Sizewell C Tourism Fund Programme. This is an exciting opportunity to help deliver a wide range of projects that will strengthen enhance and grow East Suffolks visitor economy.

Working alongside a broad network of partners you will help develop and deliver initiatives that improve the areas tourism offer support local communities and create lasting benefits for residents businesses and visitors alike.

The Role

This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will join a passionate team to support develop and deliver projects across a diverse portfolio including:

• Enhancing visitor experiences and tourism infrastructure.
• Working with Public Rights of Way teams to improve access and connectivity.
• Supporting projects that showcase and strengthen East Suffolks renowned food and drink sector.
• Developing destination and place-based initiatives that encourage visitors to stay longer and spend more locally.
• Supporting tourism businesses through engagement development programmes and promotional activity.
• Coordinating partners consultants and contractors to ensure projects are delivered successfully.
• Helping to shape future tourism opportunities that leave a positive legacy for East Suffolk long after the construction of SZC.

The role involves working collaboratively with a wide range of organisations including local authorities tourism bodies community organisations environmental partners business networks and industry representatives.

About You

We are looking for someone who enjoys bringing people together and turning ideas into successful projects.

You may come from a background in tourism economic development regeneration destination management project delivery place-making community development or a related field.

You will have:

• Experience of managing or coordinating projects and partnerships.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to work across multiple workstreams and priorities.
• A collaborative and solution-focused approach.
• Confidence working with a range of partners from the public private and voluntary sectors.
• Experience of procurement contract management or commissioning activity would be beneficial.

Most importantly you will be enthusiastic about helping to create a thriving visitor economy and delivering projects that make a lasting difference.

Why Join Us

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to one of the most significant tourism investment programmes in East Suffolk.

Youll be joining a supportive and ambitious team working on projects that span tourism development access improvements destination marketing business support food and drink initiatives and wider visitor economy growth.

The role offers flexible and agile working arrangements opportunities to develop your skills and the chance to work with a broad range of partners who share a passion for East Suffolks future.

To find out more

For an informal discussion regarding this post please contact Alexis Corless by emailing

Closing date: 11.00 pm 28 September 2026.

Interview date: 13 - 16 October 2026.

How to apply

Step 1 -Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (Word).

Step 2 -Complete theSupporting Statement template (Word). Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification. Please use the template provided (other formats will not be accepted).

Step 3 -Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note CVs are not accepted.

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