East Suffolk Council, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 1RT or Lowestoft, NR33 0EQ £54,495 to £58,809 per annum 37 hours per week Permanent East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work, delivering essential local services and making a real difference to its 250,000 residents. We currently have an opportunity to join East Suffolk Council's Coastal Management and Adaptation team as our Operational Lead – Coastal Adaptation. The role: You will support the Head of Energy Planning and Coastal Management and the Strategic Lead Coastal Management and Adaptation in cultivating a resilient team of professionals to oversee a program of coastal works which move East Suffolk Council towards achieving a climate-ready coast. Leading on the Coastal Adaptation theme, you will oversee and deliver the Shoreline Management Plan policies for the Suffolk Coast and progress the output of the Resilient Coast project through a programme of integrated themes. What you will need: Being highly motivated with the ability to inspire, develop and lead your team, you will have a proven track record in a professional area at senior level along with a degree in a related subject. Experience of building and maintaining teams in a fast-paced environment and proven experience in simultaneously managing multiple demanding projects and meeting strict deadlines is essential. You will be an e xceptional communicator, with ability to relate effectively at all levels with our Council Members, other officials, external agencies, stakeholders and the community we serve. If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. Why work for us? East Suffolk Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access. To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council, take a look at our video and hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work (YouTube). Here are some of the main benefits: Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 25 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays) Local government pension scheme Flexible working arrangements Learning and development tailored to your role A wide variety of staff support networks including access to health and wellbeing initiatives and programmes. Discounts on mobile phones, computers, holiday and travel, fashion and clothing, health and beauty and many other products and services. Find more information about what we offer in our benefits brochure (pdf). The majority of our teams are working in an agile way, with a mixture of home and office working, depending on service requirements. If you wish to discuss how that might impact your working arrangements if you were the successful candidate, please contact the recruiting manager listed at the bottom of this advert. To find out more For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Karen Thomas, Strategic Lead - Coastal Management and Adaptation, by emailing karen.thomas@eastsuffolk.gov.uk or by calling 07920411955. Closing date: 12pm, 30 th December 2025 Interview date: w/c 12 th January 2026 How to apply Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement template (docx). 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 For more information, visit the How to Apply section of our Career Site. East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work and a great place to make a real difference to people’s lives, delivering vital services to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk. We hugely value our staff and know that in order for us to remain successful, it is essential for us to recognise talented employees, developing and retaining them within the organisation. We are therefore committed to investing in our staff and providing first-class support to ensure a positive culture and rewarding careers. To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council and to hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work, take a look at our video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSWedQksWt0