Suffolk County Council – Endeavour House, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX - Hybrid £33,366 - £36,124 per annum (pro rata for part time) 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available Fixed Term or Secondment for 12 months (Funding) Local Government faces significant changes, which is why working in project management in our organisation offers exciting and rewarding opportunities. As a modern, flexible and effective organisation, we’re driven to make a positive difference to the environment, the communities we serve and the careers of our people, and our Growth Highways and Infrastructure Directorate is at the forefront of delivering transformation and wide-ranging change for Suffolk’s communities. That’s why, when you join us as a Project Officer, you’ll 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. As a result of additional demand for project management capacity, we are looking for a Project Officer to expand our welcoming change management team. Your work will make a significant difference to deliver important changes for the benefit of Suffolk’s communities. Your role and responsibilities The role brings the unique opportunity to be involved in delivering important and challenging transformation and wide-ranging change for Suffolk’s communities. You will support a programme to devolve powers from Central Government to the region and setting up a mayoral county combined authority, but you may also be involved in projects related to climate change, nationally significant infrastructure projects, or sustainable transport. The job description addendum provides some context to some of these areas of work. You may also be involved in wider project and programme activity across the directorate as required. You will work with the Head of Programmes and Project Management Office (PMO), project managers and service specialists to support the delivery of effective change management. You will support the coordination of interdisciplinary project teams, help manage finance and administrative project processes, draft plans, and help with monitoring and analysis. Supporting stakeholder engagement will also be important. You will need to be passionate about making a positive difference for Suffolk, be a team player and be enthusiastic to manage change to have excellent planning and coordination skills, be able to work at own initiative with minimal supervision in a pressurised environment and have some financial management experience. 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 small and very supportive team of the GHI Programme Management Office consisting of project and programme specialists, responsible for overseeing, delivering and supporting projects and programmes across the GHI directorate. You will be working in a matrix management environment, being based in the GHI PMO but having strong reporting lines to the relevant service area. On your specific project, you will report on a day-to-day basis to the relevant service area. You will work with a wide group of professionals and stakeholders both internally and externally – depending on your project, this may include District and Borough Council officers, other County Councils, specialists in e.g. transport, economic development, environment or skills, and partner organisations. 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 (suffolk.gov.uk). For more information Please contact Michael Moll (he/him) or Geeta Gaundar (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling: Michael on 01473 264808 or emailing GHIPMOrecruitment@suffolk.gov.uk (this mailbox is accessed by both Geeta and Michael) or Geeta on 01473 264118 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 (docx). and Job Description Addendum (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. What particular skills and experience do you bring to the role that makes you a strong candidate to join the PMO as a Project Officer? Please give an example when you managed a range of tasks with different priorities. Set out how you decided to structure your workload to achieve the desired outcomes. Using an example of a time when you had to manage a number of stakeholders, how did you make sure you had full and active engagement? 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, 21 May 2025. Interview date: 2 and 3 June 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) .