Apprentice Project Support Officer
| Posting date: | 22 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,185 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 September 2025 |
| Location: | Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2BX |
| Company: | Suffolk County Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 20301 |
Summary
- Suffolk County Council
- Address: Endeavour House, Ipswich IP1 2BX - Hybrid working
- Salary: £25,185 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- Hours: 37 hours per week - flexible working options available
- Contract: Fixed term or secondment up to 2 years (apprenticeship)
As a modern, flexible and effective organisation, we’re driven to making a positive difference to the environment, the communities we serve, and the careers of our people. That is why, when you join us as an Apprentice Project Support Officer for the SCCP (Suffolk Climate Change Partnership), hosted by Suffolk County Council, you will 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
- You will work in a varied and rewarding role, supporting the Suffolk Climate Action Team to deliver projects to Suffolk’s communities, residents, schools and businesses, in response to the Suffolk Climate Emergency Plan. This will include community energy projects and providing administrative support.
- You will play a key role in assisting Suffolk Councils' work towards a Net Zero Suffolk by providing support to members of the SCCP which includes all Suffolk’s Local Authorities as well as other organisations working across the county.
Your apprenticeship
- Associate Project Manager (Level 4) - please click on the link for further information Associate project manager / Skills England
- Up to 2 years
We welcome apprenticeship applications from all ages and backgrounds. There's no upper age limit - it's never too late to start developing new skills. We want to provide opportunities for anyone interested in launching or advancing their career.
The apprenticeship you're applying for must build on your qualifications. If you have experience in this field, the apprenticeship you're applying for must be at a higher level.
Read the Job and Person Profile (Word) and the Apprenticeship Recruitment Brochure. During the apprenticeship, you will be working towards the role described in the Job and Person Profile. You will have the opportunity to receive hands-on training and pursue certification. Completing your apprenticeship does not guarantee a full-time position. However, we are dedicated to helping you find a job. You will have priority access when you apply for vacancies. This applies during the final 3 months of your contract.
You will need
- to be able to work well independently as well as in a team, be highly organised and have a willingness to learn. Your positive attitude, commitment and enthusiasm will mean that you can prioritise work and be self-motivated. Our ideal candidate will have an understanding and interest in climate change and sustainability
- to be a people person and be able to develop relationships with stakeholders to help the team build on work already being done to support communities, residents, schools and businesses
- real passion to achieve environmental improvements and collaborate with others to meet the challenges and opportunities of climate change
- to be IT literate and have high standards of written and verbal communication. You will also need to have a minimum of 5 GCSEs grades A-C or 4-9 (or equivalent) including mathematics, English and a science subject, and hold a minimum of 62 UCAS points, or equivalent.
The team
The Apprentice Project Support Officer role will sit within the dynamic Suffolk Climate Action Team, working primarily with the Project Officer and SCCP Partnership Manager to deliver projects which support Suffolk Councils' work towards a Net Zero Suffolk. The team works in a flexible way and embraces hybrid working where this improves efficiency in the delivery of our shared objectives.
You will also work with members of the SCCP, which includes all Suffolk’s Local Authorities as well as other organisations working locally.
Empowering Everyone
We are 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 Jess Miller (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach her by calling 01473 263680 or emailing: jess.miller@suffolk.gov.uk
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 (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template.
1 - Tell us what skills you have learned whilst at school/college, volunteering and/or working that you think will be useful to you in this role and why?
2 - Tell us about something you are proud of and why?
3 - Tell us about a time you've been really determined to do something, what did you do? What happened as a result?
4 - Why are you interested in working for our organisation?
5 - What are you hoping to gain from this apprenticeship?
6 - Using our WeAspire values (see bottom of job and person profile) tell us about a time or situation when you have demonstrated one of these values?
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: 11.30 pm, 11 September 2025.
Interview date: 18 September 2025.
Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.
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).
- Address: Endeavour House, Ipswich IP1 2BX - Hybrid working
- Salary: £25,185 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- Hours: 37 hours per week - flexible working options available
- Contract: Fixed term or secondment up to 2 years (apprenticeship)
As a modern, flexible and effective organisation, we’re driven to making a positive difference to the environment, the communities we serve, and the careers of our people. That is why, when you join us as an Apprentice Project Support Officer for the SCCP (Suffolk Climate Change Partnership), hosted by Suffolk County Council, you will 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
- You will work in a varied and rewarding role, supporting the Suffolk Climate Action Team to deliver projects to Suffolk’s communities, residents, schools and businesses, in response to the Suffolk Climate Emergency Plan. This will include community energy projects and providing administrative support.
- You will play a key role in assisting Suffolk Councils' work towards a Net Zero Suffolk by providing support to members of the SCCP which includes all Suffolk’s Local Authorities as well as other organisations working across the county.
Your apprenticeship
- Associate Project Manager (Level 4) - please click on the link for further information Associate project manager / Skills England
- Up to 2 years
We welcome apprenticeship applications from all ages and backgrounds. There's no upper age limit - it's never too late to start developing new skills. We want to provide opportunities for anyone interested in launching or advancing their career.
The apprenticeship you're applying for must build on your qualifications. If you have experience in this field, the apprenticeship you're applying for must be at a higher level.
Read the Job and Person Profile (Word) and the Apprenticeship Recruitment Brochure. During the apprenticeship, you will be working towards the role described in the Job and Person Profile. You will have the opportunity to receive hands-on training and pursue certification. Completing your apprenticeship does not guarantee a full-time position. However, we are dedicated to helping you find a job. You will have priority access when you apply for vacancies. This applies during the final 3 months of your contract.
You will need
- to be able to work well independently as well as in a team, be highly organised and have a willingness to learn. Your positive attitude, commitment and enthusiasm will mean that you can prioritise work and be self-motivated. Our ideal candidate will have an understanding and interest in climate change and sustainability
- to be a people person and be able to develop relationships with stakeholders to help the team build on work already being done to support communities, residents, schools and businesses
- real passion to achieve environmental improvements and collaborate with others to meet the challenges and opportunities of climate change
- to be IT literate and have high standards of written and verbal communication. You will also need to have a minimum of 5 GCSEs grades A-C or 4-9 (or equivalent) including mathematics, English and a science subject, and hold a minimum of 62 UCAS points, or equivalent.
The team
The Apprentice Project Support Officer role will sit within the dynamic Suffolk Climate Action Team, working primarily with the Project Officer and SCCP Partnership Manager to deliver projects which support Suffolk Councils' work towards a Net Zero Suffolk. The team works in a flexible way and embraces hybrid working where this improves efficiency in the delivery of our shared objectives.
You will also work with members of the SCCP, which includes all Suffolk’s Local Authorities as well as other organisations working locally.
Empowering Everyone
We are 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 Jess Miller (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach her by calling 01473 263680 or emailing: jess.miller@suffolk.gov.uk
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 (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template.
1 - Tell us what skills you have learned whilst at school/college, volunteering and/or working that you think will be useful to you in this role and why?
2 - Tell us about something you are proud of and why?
3 - Tell us about a time you've been really determined to do something, what did you do? What happened as a result?
4 - Why are you interested in working for our organisation?
5 - What are you hoping to gain from this apprenticeship?
6 - Using our WeAspire values (see bottom of job and person profile) tell us about a time or situation when you have demonstrated one of these values?
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: 11.30 pm, 11 September 2025.
Interview date: 18 September 2025.
Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.
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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