Operations and Partnership Manager

Suffolk County Council; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Suffolk County Council is seeking an Operations and Partnerships Manager to join their dynamic team. This role is vital in shaping the future of social care in Suffolk, leading teams to deliver high-quality services in Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, and Autism. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, experience in partnership working at a senior level, and a commitment to delivering the best outcomes for the community. This is a hybrid position with a competitive salary and numerous benefits including generous annual leave and a robust pension plan.

Benefits

Up to 29 days annual leave entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme membership

Health and wellbeing benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Evidence of high performance and partnership working at a senior level within a local authority or similar organization.
• Commitment to delivering the best services for people in Suffolk.
• Passion for transformation and improving lives.

Responsibilities

• Lead Adult Social Care teams across Suffolk and work closely with the Head of Operations.
• Support the delivery of the Mental Health, Learning Disability, and Autism transformation programme.
• Drive high-quality social work practice using the Signs of Safety model.

Skills

Leadership

Partnership working

Performance management

Job description

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Job Description

• Suffolk County Council - Endeavour House, Ipswich, IP1 2BX - Hybrid
• £58,270 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Post 1: Operations and Partnerships Manager (Mental Health Teams - 37 hours per week)
• Post 2: Operations and Partnerships Manager (Mental Health, Learning Disability and Autism Teams - 37 hours per week)
• Post 3: Operations and Partnerships Manager (Learning Disability and Autism - 18.5 hours per week)
• Permanent

At Suffolk County Council, every role is a chance to create positive change. We're not just a local authority; we're a team of dedicated individuals working together to improve lives across our diverse communities. As our new Operations and Partnerships Manager, you'll have the unique opportunity to see the direct impact of your work on the people and places that make Suffolk special.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

You'll lead and inspire our Adult Social Care teams across Suffolk, working closely with the Head of Operations. Your leadership will help shape the future of social care in our county.

On a typical day, you might:

• Provide innovative and assertive leadership to deliver our Social Care strategy for independence.
• Support the delivery of our Mental Health, Learning Disability and Autism (MHLDA) transformation programme, Independent Lives.
• Drive high-quality social work practice using the Signs of Safety model.
• Develop integrated working with community health and other partners.
• Manage a service of around 75 social care staff and oversee a budget of over £100m.
• Be a key part of the LD and A and MH Adult Social Care management team.
• Deliver value for money and impactful outcomes.

You will need

We hope you'll bring:

• A commitment to delivering the best services for people in Suffolk.
• Evidence of high performance and partnership working at a senior level within a local authority or similar organisation.
• A passion for transformation and improving lives.

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'll be joining a passionate and collaborative team that's proud to make a difference. We work flexibly, with hybrid options available and we're committed to supporting your development and wellbeing.

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 Jo Cartner for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 01473 260508 or emailing [e-mail]

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).

Step 2 - Click 'Apply Now' to start your online application.

Step 3 - Upload asupporting statement indicating how you are able to deliver the role. Please also include your preference for the roles.

You should use the Supporting Statement template.

Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of one sides of A4.

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. If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability, please contact us at 03456 014412 or [e-mail]

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask 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, 04 August 2025.

Interview date: 8th August 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).