Overview
Project Lead in the Inclusion Team, Public Health & Communities. You’ll be encouraged to share fresh thinking and empowered to explore new ideas that will shape and improve our services as well as your career. The role supports the mission: “Working in partnership to build the foundations for Healthy People, Healthy Places and Healthy Futures, and safer, stronger, more resilient communities in Suffolk.”
Responsibilities
* Lead and drive forward project work across the Inclusion Team, with a primary focus on supporting refugee and migrant schemes but may include managing projects across the wider responsibilities of the team.
* Build and maintain strong working relationships with partner organisations.
* Undertake research reviews and data analysis to support decision making.
* Oversee small contracts and funding arrangements.
* Deputise for your line manager at key meetings, understanding the political environment.
* Prepare quality reports based on sound evidence and robust research, ensuring partner engagement.
* Line manage staff and actively seek opportunities for joint working on projects.
* Chair meetings with local partners.
You’ll have the chance to collaborate widely, influence positive change, and make a real difference to the lives of Suffolk residents.
You will need
* A suitable professional qualification at degree level or equivalent experience in a relevant area.
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
* A passion for making a positive difference for Suffolk, and a strong commitment to fairness, equality, diversity, and inclusion.
* Creativity, innovation, and openness to change.
* Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
* Highly developed project management skills, with experience managing successful projects from inception to completion.
* The ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships across a range of partners and systems.
* Confidence in influencing, negotiating, and leadership skills.
* The ability to adapt to change, manage uncertainty, and solve problems in unpredictable environments.
For more information about the job-specific requirements, you can view the Job and Person Profile (Word). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don’t meet all requirements, we would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
The team
You’ll join a passionate and collaborative Inclusion Team within the Public Health & Communities directorate. Our focus is on supporting the health and wellbeing of all people and all ages in Suffolk, tackling inequalities, and ensuring economic opportunities benefit everyone. We work closely with local communities, councils, health and care partners, and the voluntary and private sectors to improve outcomes through collective strengths. Our team culture is built on support, inclusion, and a shared commitment to making Suffolk a better place for all. The Inclusion Team consists of a wide range of work areas, with a focus on Gypsy, Roma Travellers, Equality & Diversity, Refugee & Migrant Programmes, Homes For Ukraine and Substance Misuse.
Benefits
* 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
The 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 checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
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