Project Lead

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Endeavour House, Ipswich IP1 2BX - Hybrid
• Salary: £40,777 per annum (includes performance-related pay progression)
• Hours: 37 hours per week, flexible working options available 
• Contract: Permanent

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. That's why, when you join us as a Project Lead in the Inclusion Team, 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.
Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities 

As a Project Lead in the Inclusion Team, Public Health & Communities, you'll play a key role in delivering our mission: "Working in partnership to build the foundations for Healthy People, Healthy Places and Healthy Futures, and safer, stronger, more resilient communities in Suffolk."

On a typical day, you will:

• 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.

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 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.  

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 Katie Proctor (she/her) or Jodie Rendell (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach them by emailing or  

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 (JPP) (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. Please outline your experience of leading projects in a local authority (or similar) setting.
2. Describe your experience in managing projects that seek to reduce inequalities within marginalised groups. 
3. Partnership working is key to project success.  Can you describe how you ensure partnership working is effective.

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  or calling 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, 11 November 2025 

Interview date: Week commencing 24 November 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