Tourism Projects Lead – Flexible, Collaborative Growth

East Suffolk Council; Woodbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

East Suffolk Council is seeking a motivated Tourism Projects Manager to join the Sizewell C Tourism Fund Programme. You will help deliver a wide range of initiatives that strengthen East Suffolk's visitor economy and support local communities.

You will work with partners across public, private and voluntary sectors to develop and deliver projects that enhance visitor experiences, access and the region's renowned food and drink sector.

Qualifications

• Experience of managing or coordinating projects and partnerships.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work across multiple workstreams and priorities.
• Collaborative and solution-focused approach.
• Confidence working with partners from the public, private and voluntary sectors.
• Experience of procurement, contract management or commissioning activity would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Enhancing visitor experiences and tourism infrastructure.
• Working with Public Rights of Way teams to improve access and connectivity.
• Supporting projects that showcase and strengthen East Suffolk's renowned food and drink sector.
• Developing destination and place-based initiatives that encourage visitors to stay longer and spend more locally.
• Supporting tourism businesses through engagement, development programmes and promotional activity.
• Coordinating partners, consultants and contractors to ensure projects are delivered successfully.
• Helping to shape future tourism opportunities that leave a positive legacy for East Suffolk long after SZC construction.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Procurement/contract management

Job description

East Suffolk Council is seeking a motivated Tourism Projects Manager to join the Sizewell C Tourism Fund Programme. You will help deliver a wide range of initiatives that strengthen East Suffolk's visitor economy and support local communities.

You will work with partners across public, private and voluntary sectors to develop and deliver projects that enhance visitor experiences, access and the region's renowned food and drink sector.