Project Lead

Suffolk Jobs Direct; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A local public authority in Ipswich seeks a Project Lead to join their Inclusion Team. This role focuses on delivering community health programs while supporting refugee and migrant initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a degree-level qualification, excellent project management skills, and a commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion. Flexibility and strong interpersonal abilities are essential. The position offers hybrid working, competitive pay, and a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Suitable professional qualification at degree level or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Passion for making a positive difference for Suffolk and commitment to diversity.

Responsibilities

• Lead project work focusing on supporting refugee and migrant schemes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with partner organisations.
• Prepare quality reports based on sound evidence.

Skills

Excellent analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Creativity and innovation

Education

Professional qualification at degree level

Job description

Overview

Description

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Endeavour House Ipswich IP1 2BX - Hybrid
• Salary: 40777 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. 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, 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, 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.

• Please outline your experience of leading projects in a local authority (or similar) setting.
• Describe your experience in managing projects that seek to reduce inequalities within marginalised groups.
• 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

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Administrative Skills, Facilities Management, Biotechnology, Creative Production, Design And Estimation, Architecture

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1