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• Suffolk County Council - Endeavour House, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX - Hybrid
• £32,076 - £38,223 per annum (pro rata)
• Up to 22.2 hours per week - Flexible working options available
• Fixed term - 6 months (Maternity Cover)

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 a Schools Infrastructure Technical Coordinator, you'll have the unique opportunity to see the direct impact of your work on the people and places that make Suffolk special. Your contributions will help build a brighter future for all. If you're passionate about making a real, tangible difference, it's time to reimagine your career with us. Join Suffolk County Council and turn your passion for positive change into action.

You will

• support the success of projects or the business as a whole with intelligence, infrastructure, planning, resources or information.
• work within a knowledgeable and supportive team you will be drawing on your skills to support the daily functioning of our small but busy team.
• take pride in your contribution to making a difference to children and young people in Suffolk.

You will need

• some experience of providing administrative support in a previous role, but we are keen to hear from applicants who will have transferrable skills that can be applied to this role.
• enthusiasm and passion for supporting the education sector in Suffolk to have the accommodation needed to best support the school community.
• to have the willingness to learn and be supported in that learning.
• to add fresh perspectives to the work we do.

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 Schools' Infrastructure Team (SIT) oversees school place planning, education maintenance and capital projects, and manages a large capital and revenue budget. As a team we handle a wide variety of site-based enquiries daily ensuring no one day is the same. Monitoring birth rates and housing growth allows us to plan how many places may be needed in the future and commission projects accordingly and at the right time to meet demand. The team also plays a key role in securing developer contributions for education projects required due to the large housing growth across the county.
• As a small team we meet regularly in person and on Teams to share our work and connect as a team. Team members are always offered a warm welcome and invited to join us in social activities, shared lunches, and there are regular opportunities to seek support for your work.
• Schools' Infrastructure is a rewarding team that supports individual growth. This includes on the job learning but some members of our team have been supported to achieve qualifications with a team member successfully gaining their Masters.
• This role may include some infrequent travel to schools and sites across the county and therefore there is a need to be flexible. As a team we have a shared calendar for sharing when we intend to work in the office. Our current organisation policy allows team members to typically work 50% of their week in the office, or on site, and 50% from home.

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 Sarah Finn (she/her) a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 01473 265074 or emailing sarah.finn@suffolk.gov.uk .

If you wish 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 (Word).

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

Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering only the following questions below (no more than 500 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template .

1. Describe a situation where you worked with a large or complex dataset. How did you ensure accuracy, and how did your analysis support decision-making?

2. Give an example of how you've communicated complex information to a range of stakeholders. What approach did you take to ensure clarity and understanding?

3. Tell us about a time you had to quickly learn a new system, process, or piece of information. How did you approach the learning and apply it in your role?

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 recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk .

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.

Closing date: 11.30pm, 13 July 2025.

Interview date:24 July 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.

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

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) .