Suffolk County Council Address: Endeavour House, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX - Hybrid working Salary: £40,777 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37 hours per week, flexible working options available Contract: Fixed-term or secondment for up to 12 months (Maternity/Paternity cover) At Suffolk County Council, we’re passionate about improving the future for our customers, our communities and the environment. If you are too, join us as a Social Media Project Lead and make a meaningful impact. Your innovation and drive will help us continue improving and evolving the way we communicate with our residents. With our support, opportunities and collaborative culture, you’ll be empowered to create work that leaves a positive and meaningful impact. Reimagine the possibilities. Your role and responsibilities In this dynamic and creative role, you’ll be at the heart of shaping how Public Health and Communities connects with people across Suffolk. You will lead the creation of meaningful digital content and campaigns that inspire healthier choices, strengthen community relationships, and amplify our strategic ambitions. From developing platform‑specific social media strategies to nurturing partnerships with local groups, you’ll use creativity, insight and data to ensure our messages land with impact. You’ll champion innovation, spot emerging trends, and adapt our digital presence to meet the evolving needs of our audiences. Working collaboratively with colleagues and partners across the Suffolk system, you’ll help drive engagement, promote public health priorities, and ensure our online communications truly make a difference to people’s lives. You’ll thrive in this role if you enjoy variety, creativity and the opportunity to make a real difference to communities across Suffolk. About you We hope you'll bring a blend of creativity, digital expertise and a passion for helping communities thrive. You will have: experience creating and delivering digital or social media content strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly confidence working with data, insights and evaluation tools the ability to work collaboratively across organisations and build strong relationships an innovative mindset, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities. You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (Word). 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’ll join the Public Health and Communities: Business, Digital and Communications team a supportive, forward-thinking group driven by the goal of improving health and wellbeing across Suffolk. We work collaboratively with partners, communities and colleagues across Suffolk County Council to create communications that speak to the heart of local needs. Our team values creativity, evidence-based decision making and co‑production with communities. We typically work in a hybrid way, with office days at Endeavour House, and we support the flexibility you need to do your best work. 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 Chris Pyburn (he/him) for a casual conversation. You can reach him by calling 01473 263742 or emailing chris.pyburn@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 (Word). Can you describe a time when you developed a social media or digital communications strategy? What was your approach, and how did you ensure it aligned with wider organisational goals? Tell us about a piece of content or campaign you created that achieved strong engagement. What was the idea behind it, and how did you measure its success? Tell us about a time you used data or analytics to improve a campaign or solve a problem. What insights did you identify, and how did you apply them? Describe a situation where you adapted your communication or content to ensure inclusivity and accessibility for different audience groups. What impact did this have? 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 our How to Apply page. We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences, so we encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the process. You can also read our Using AI in Your Application and Interview guidance to understand acceptable and unacceptable use of AI. If AI is used inappropriately, your application may not be progressed. 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 recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or 03456 014412. You can find examples of possible adjustments on our Reasonable Adjustment pages. If you're invited to the next stage, you’ll have another chance to request adjustments. Closing date: 11.30pm, 10 March 2026. Interview date: 17 March 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 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) .