Environment and Energy Assistant Project Manager

• Suffolk County Council
• Address:  Endeavour House, Ipswich IP1 2BX - Hybrid working
• Salary: £34,434-£37,280 per annum (pro rata for part time) 
• Hours: 37 hours per week - flexible working options available
• Contract: Fixed term or Secondment for 2 years (funding)

This advert is open to current redeployment Suffolk County Council staff only

We're focused on making a meaningful difference to communities across Suffolk. As an Environment and Energy Assistant Project Manager, you'll help shape Suffolk's future through innovation, collaboration, and community impact. If you want to make a difference, then this might be the job for you

Reimagine the possibilities.

 Your role and responsibilities 

Work with the Warm Homes Suffolk team to develop and deliver a programme of Fuel Poverty reduction measures to Suffolk residents. 

• Identify and prioritise fundable works that will reduce fuel poverty and improve energy efficiency of Suffolk homes. 
• Project manage small scale works, liaising with partners, the public and contractors.
• Collect and analyse information on homes and communities likely benefit from funding. 
• Support effective performance management and reporting key indicators.
• Identify potential risks and manage mitigation.
• Represent the County Council and other Local Authorities at routine meetings with the public, contractors and external organisations on issues related to domestic energy efficiency and fuel poverty.
• Contribute to service development and improvement.

You will need 

• The ability to manage various tasks and prioritise effectively.
• The skills and experience to work in a team supporting energy efficiency and clean energy retrofit projects that will allow Suffolk residents to reduce fuel poverty and carbon emissions.
• Willingness and ability to learn about energy efficiency and clean heat.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with partner organisations and contractors at all levels.
• To be passionate about delivering environmental improvements and improving the lives of Suffolk residents.
• A good working knowledge of Word, Excel, and web-based tools.

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 

The Warm Homes Suffolk Team are improving houses in Suffolk to reduce energy loss, reduce costs and make homes warm and healthy for residents. You would be working with a team that helps identify eligible households to take advantage of government funding. We then work with government, partners and installers to upgrade housing. The Warm Homes Team is a consortium made up of all the County, District and Borough councils in Suffolk.

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 Matthew Ling for an informal conversation. You can reach them by calling or emailing

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. 

1. Can you describe a time when you managed a small-scale project.  What steps did you take to ensure its success?
2. Tell us about a situation where you collected and interpreted data to identify homes or communities to target improvements. How did your analysis inform your actions?
3. Share an experience where you responded to a customer who was angry, distressed, or vulnerable. How did you handle the situation and what was the outcome?
4. Give an example of how you managed your workload and met deadlines when working on multiple projects or tasks.

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. 

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  or

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, 23 December 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