Environment Strategy Project Manager

Suffolk County Council; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization is seeking an Environment Strategy Project Manager to lead initiatives aimed at reducing carbon emissions related to transportation. This role includes working with stakeholders, presenting to various audiences, and maintaining meticulous project records. The ideal candidate should have strong communication and negotiation skills and be passionate about sustainability. Flexible working options are available.

Benefits

Up to 29 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme membership

Health and wellbeing benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Outstanding communication skills tailored to different audiences.
• Experience in managing stakeholder relationships.
• Genuine passion for reducing carbon emissions.
• Willingness to learn about legal/property transactions.
• Attention to detail in documents and records.

Responsibilities

• Work on decarbonising transport in Suffolk with EV infrastructure.
• Liaise with District Council to secure hosting agreements.
• Explain technical information clearly to stakeholders.
• Present information to various audiences effectively.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and project records.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Public speaking

Attention to detail

Job description

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Job Description

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Endeavour House, Ipswich IP1 2BX or West Suffolk House, Bury St Edmunds IP33 3YU - Hybrid working
• Salary: £40,777 - £47,054 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours: 37 hours per week - flexible working options available
• Contract: Fixed term or secondment for 12 months (funding)

This advert is open to current Suffolk County Council staff only

As a modern, flexible and effective organisation, at Suffolk County Council 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 an Environment Strategy Project Manager, 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

• You will work as part of a small, dynamic team involved in decarbonising transport in Suffolk through the provision of EV charging infrastructure (under the "Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure" project, known as "LEVI").
• A typical day would see you liaising with our District Council colleagues and other landowning organisations to secure their agreement to host EV Chargepoint's on their land; this will involve strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
• Some landowners will have more prior knowledge about the LEVI project than others; you will need to be good at explaining complex and often technical information in an understandable way to a broad range of people.
• Being comfortable presenting to different audiences is a must for this role and you will ideally be someone who actively enjoys public speaking and presenting.
• Your ability to keep meticulous records of what stage every site has reached will be key to your success, backed up by your excellent IT skills and attention to detail.
• The ultimate goal with landowners is to reach the point where they are ready to enter into a legally-binding agreement with our EV chargepoint providers; if you have some knowledge of legal documents such as Leases and Licences, this would be an advantage.
• Your other principal focus will be on supporting the Senior Project Manager to manage the team’s technical stakeholders, such as colleagues in the different Highways functions, Planning, Legal and Property; excellent relationship management will be required here. Some prior knowledge of these service areas would be an advantage.

You will need

• Outstanding communication skills, with experience in tailoring your approach to suit different audiences and knowledge levels.
• Experience and skill in managing relationships with stakeholders, some of whom will be more invested in the success of the LEVI project than others.
• A genuine passion for helping Suffolk tackle its carbon emissions and in particular, those associated with transportation.
• An ability and willingness to learn about the legal/property transactions required to secure LEVI sites owned by third parties, and the patience to see those through to completion.
• Attention to detail so that you can identify errors in site drawings, legal documents, and maintain accurate project records.

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 Environment Strategy Team, a dynamic group of professionals committed to supporting the delivery of Suffolk County Councils target of net zero emissions for its own operations and services by 2030. We also, enable projects to support carbon reduction within individual homes, communities and businesses, supporting Suffolk’s transition to a low carbon economy.

The team works flexibly in order to support a healthy work life balance and embraces remote working where this improves efficiency in the delivery of our shared objectives.

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 Amy Rushton (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach her by calling 01473 264384 or emailing [e-mail].

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. Tell us about a project you managed that involved coordinating with both internal teams and external partners. How did you ensure the project stayed on track and met its objectives?

2. Describe a time when you had to explain complex technical or legal information to a non-technical audience. How did you ensure your message was understood?

3. Give an example of how you have taken the initiative to learn and develop professionally. How did this benefit your team or organisation?

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 [e-mail] 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, 16 November 2025.

Interview date: 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

About Us

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).