Project Coordinator
| Posting date: | 21 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £33,366 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 15 June 2025 |
| Location: | Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2BX |
| Company: | Suffolk County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 19134 |
Summary
- Suffolk County Council – Endeavour House, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX - Hybrid
- £33,366 per annum (pro rata)
- 24 hours per week - Flexible working options available
- Permanent
At Suffolk County Council, every role is a chance to create positive change. We're not just a local authority; we're a team of dedicated individuals working together to improve lives across our diverse communities. As our new Project Coordinator, you'll have the unique opportunity to see the direct impact of your work and help build a brighter future for Suffolk. If you're passionate about making a real, tangible difference, it's time to reimagine your career with us. Join Suffolk County Council and turn your passion for positive change into action.
Your role and responsibilities
- As a Project Coordinator in the Public Health and Communities Team, you will support Project Leads and Project Managers with the delivery of an interesting and varied range of projects and programmes.
- You will undertake pieces of work which contribute to and aid the Working Age and Older People’s Team work programme. Typical duties could include coordinating meetings and workshops, creating reports and presentations, evaluating projects, and connecting with a wide range of colleagues and partners across many different organisations.
You will need
We hope you'll bring a passion for making a positive difference for Suffolk, a strong commitment to equality, and be willing and open to learn and improve. Our ideal candidate will have knowledge and understanding of Public Health or a related subject, take an evidence led approach to their work, with skills and experience of managing projects. You will be a collaborator who enjoys working with others and is a supportive colleague.
We value diverse backgrounds, independent thinking and fresh perspectives and are really excited about finding the right person to join our team. Willingness to learn and grow is valued, even if you don't have all the technical expertise yet.
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
The team
You will be part of the Health Care Public Health Team within Public Health. Our work is focused on improving health and wellbeing for people of working age and older people. This includes areas such as supporting and enabling good mental wellbeing, building a healthy workforce, and prevention of poor physical and mental health in older age. The team is made up of 9 people including yourself. We are a new team that came together in April 2025 so you will be able to help shape how our team develops and grows. We work collaboratively and spend time together in the office each week, usually Wednesdays, as well as hybrid working.
Empowering Everyone
We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re 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 our Workforce Equality Report.
For more information
Please contact Emma Regan (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach her by emailing emma.regan@suffolk.gov.uk.
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).
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 the Supporting Statement template.
1. Why are you passionate about making a positive difference for Suffolk, and how do you demonstrate this commitment in your work?
2. Can you describe a time when you successfully developed contacts and built relationships with a diverse group of colleagues and external partners? How did you ensure effective collaboration?
3. Tell me about a project you have been involved in or supported from start to finish. How did you plan, create, manage, and evaluate the project to ensure it aligned with strategic and corporate priorities?
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.
We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.
Closing date: 11.30pm, 15 June 2025
Interview date: 2 or 3 July 2025
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
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you’ll enjoy:
up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
diverse and active staff networks
flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
Plus lots more!
If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).
- £33,366 per annum (pro rata)
- 24 hours per week - Flexible working options available
- Permanent
At Suffolk County Council, every role is a chance to create positive change. We're not just a local authority; we're a team of dedicated individuals working together to improve lives across our diverse communities. As our new Project Coordinator, you'll have the unique opportunity to see the direct impact of your work and help build a brighter future for Suffolk. If you're passionate about making a real, tangible difference, it's time to reimagine your career with us. Join Suffolk County Council and turn your passion for positive change into action.
Your role and responsibilities
- As a Project Coordinator in the Public Health and Communities Team, you will support Project Leads and Project Managers with the delivery of an interesting and varied range of projects and programmes.
- You will undertake pieces of work which contribute to and aid the Working Age and Older People’s Team work programme. Typical duties could include coordinating meetings and workshops, creating reports and presentations, evaluating projects, and connecting with a wide range of colleagues and partners across many different organisations.
You will need
We hope you'll bring a passion for making a positive difference for Suffolk, a strong commitment to equality, and be willing and open to learn and improve. Our ideal candidate will have knowledge and understanding of Public Health or a related subject, take an evidence led approach to their work, with skills and experience of managing projects. You will be a collaborator who enjoys working with others and is a supportive colleague.
We value diverse backgrounds, independent thinking and fresh perspectives and are really excited about finding the right person to join our team. Willingness to learn and grow is valued, even if you don't have all the technical expertise yet.
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
The team
You will be part of the Health Care Public Health Team within Public Health. Our work is focused on improving health and wellbeing for people of working age and older people. This includes areas such as supporting and enabling good mental wellbeing, building a healthy workforce, and prevention of poor physical and mental health in older age. The team is made up of 9 people including yourself. We are a new team that came together in April 2025 so you will be able to help shape how our team develops and grows. We work collaboratively and spend time together in the office each week, usually Wednesdays, as well as hybrid working.
Empowering Everyone
We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re 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 our Workforce Equality Report.
For more information
Please contact Emma Regan (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach her by emailing emma.regan@suffolk.gov.uk.
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).
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 the Supporting Statement template.
1. Why are you passionate about making a positive difference for Suffolk, and how do you demonstrate this commitment in your work?
2. Can you describe a time when you successfully developed contacts and built relationships with a diverse group of colleagues and external partners? How did you ensure effective collaboration?
3. Tell me about a project you have been involved in or supported from start to finish. How did you plan, create, manage, and evaluate the project to ensure it aligned with strategic and corporate priorities?
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.
We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.
Closing date: 11.30pm, 15 June 2025
Interview date: 2 or 3 July 2025
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
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you’ll enjoy:
up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
diverse and active staff networks
flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
Plus lots more!
If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).
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