Project Officer

Suffolk County Council; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government entity in England is seeking a Beyond Labels Project Officer to lead a community project focused on the lives of people with disabilities in Suffolk. This role involves building a community forum, developing exhibitions, and gathering stories. Candidates should have experience in similar projects, a passion for inclusivity, and the ability to engage with diverse groups. This position offers a hybrid working model and various benefits, including annual leave and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Up to 29 days annual leave

Travel and wellbeing benefits

Training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering community projects with multi-faceted stakeholders.
• Work experience with disabled people or support organisations.
• Passion for inclusivity within arts and heritage.

Responsibilities

• Build a community forum and volunteer research team.
• Develop and deliver the Beyond Labels exhibition.
• Gather lived experiences for the archives.

Skills

Self-motivation

Compassion

Drive

Resilience

Relationship Building

Job description

Overview

Suffolk Archives, a Suffolk County Council Service. Address: The Hold, Ipswich IP4 1LR. Hybrid working. Salary: £34,434 (pro rata). Hours: 37 hours per week with flexible working options; occasional evening and weekend working. Contract: Fixed Term or Secondment for 9 months (funding).

Role: Beyond Labels Project Officer. You will drive the delivery of the Beyond Labels project, a major new community project that shines a light on the lives, achievements, and challenges of people with disabilities in Suffolk, past and present. The project is funded by National Lottery players and involves research, oral histories and a co-curated exhibition.

Responsibilities

• Build a community forum and volunteer research team to uncover and share compelling stories from our collections.
• Develop and deliver the Beyond Labels exhibition, events and activities for communities by fostering co-creation.
• Gather lived experiences for the archives and publicise events with the marketing team.
• Support the delivery of an education programme.
• Mentor volunteers, collect feedback, and report to funders – collaborating closely with the Audience Development Team.

What you will need

• Self-motivation, compassion, drive and resilience, with the ability to build trusting relationships with stakeholders.
• Proven experience delivering community projects with multi-faceted stakeholders and working with disabled people or support organisations.
• Passion for inclusivity within arts and heritage and commitment to centring disabled voices in engaging and accessible programming.

Inclusion and team

Join Suffolk Archives’ Audience Development Team, which focuses on developing and delivering engaging public programming and working with underrepresented groups. The team collaborates with communities across Suffolk.

How to apply and contact

For more information, contact Mandy Rawlins, Audience Development Manager (she/her) at 07910 962745 or [e-mail]. If applying for a secondment, obtain permission from your current manager first.

How to apply: Step 1 – Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP). Step 2 – Click Apply Now. Step 3 – Upload a supporting statement (max 400 words per question) and a CV (no name/personal details). Supporting statements and CVs must be PDF or MS Word. Applications that do not include both documents may not be progressed.

If you require reasonable adjustments, contact the Recruitment Team at [e-mail] or 03456 014412. If invited to the next stage, you can request adjustments for the next stages as well.

Closing date: 11.30pm, 9 November 2025. Interview date: 19 November 2025.

Additional notes

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid

Benefits include: up to 29 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays and two volunteering days, LGPS, travel and wellbeing benefits, progression and annual pay increase, training and career development opportunities, and more. Visit the Suffolk County Council careers site for details.