• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Endeavour House, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX, hybrid working
• Salary: £34,434 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours: 37 hours per week, flexible working options available
• Contract: Fixed term or Secondment for 12 months (funding)

At Suffolk County Council, every role is a chance to create positive change. As an Apprenticeships Suffolk Advisor in the Suffolk Economy and Skills Team, you’ll play a key role in supporting and strengthening the local apprenticeship system.

Be part of the team who inspire and support individuals to develop the skills, confidence and opportunities they need to succeed, while working closely with employers, providers and stakeholders to grow and shape the local skills landscape.

You’ll build strong relationships, deliver tangible impact and contribute to a thriving talent pipeline that supports Suffolk’s economy and communities. Join us and turn your passion for progress into action.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll work closely with employers, support individuals, and help shape apprenticeships across Suffolk. Every day is different, but all of them make a real impact.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

You’ll play a pivotal role in connecting people and businesses through the power of apprenticeships, building strong relationships with employers to understand their workforce needs and create meaningful opportunities. By promoting initiatives such as the Skills and Growth Levy Share Scheme, you will help organisations maximise funding while widening access to apprenticeships across the community. Working directly with individuals and groups, you will inspire confidence, develop skills, and support people to explore rewarding career pathways, matching apprenticeship-ready candidates with local employers. You will bring energy and creativity to delivering workshops, events and campaigns that raise awareness and engagement, while collaborating with training providers and partners to strengthen networks and expand opportunities. Using data and insights to track progress and continuously improve delivery, you will also represent the team at meetings and stakeholder forums, staying up to date with the evolving skills landscape so you can provide relevant, practical advice that makes a real difference.

You will need

• strong relationship-building skills, with the confidence to engage employers, training providers and partners. This might come from experience in skills, employment, customer-facing or stakeholder roles
• a well-organised and proactive approach, able to plan ahead, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines, while staying flexible in a busy, fast-paced environment
• clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to explain information, offer guidance and engage different audiences, from individuals starting out to employer representatives
• a genuine passion for making a difference, particularly in supporting people to develop skills and access opportunities, and helping employers grow through apprenticeships and Levy Share
• a collaborative mindset, enjoying working as part of a supportive team while also being confident working independently and using your initiative
• an interest in skills, apprenticeships and the wider economy, with a willingness to learn and stay up to date, we wouldn’t expect you to know everything from day one but welcome a healthy curiosity in all things ‘skills’
• support team promotional activity, contributing to marketing and social media campaigns that raise awareness of apprenticeships and engage employers and potential participants.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (JPP), which you can find in the ‘How to apply’ section towards the bottom of this advert.

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 Apprenticeships Suffolk Team

• we’re here to make a difference. Apprenticeships Suffolk connects people to opportunities and helps employers grow their workforce, supporting skills, jobs and the local economy
• we take pride in real impact. Whether it’s helping someone start their career or supporting employers to invest in apprenticeships and Levy Share, you’ll see the results of your work
• we work closely together and with partners. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do across our team, with employers, and with training providers across Suffolk
• our culture is supportive and inclusive. We value new ideas, encourage learning and development, and are guided by our WE ASPIRE values
• you’ll have room to grow. We’ll support you to build your knowledge, develop your skills and take on new opportunities
• the work is meaningful and varied. From events and employer engagement to supporting individuals, every day brings something different and rewarding
• we work flexibly. We use a hybrid approach, combining office time with remote working, and stay connected through regular team check-ins and collaboration.

We are a team that’s passionate about Suffolk and excited to welcome someone who wants to make a real difference.

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 Jasmine Joolia (she/her), Skills & Employment Policy Manager, for a casual conversation. You can contact her by calling 01473 260733 or emailing jasmine.joolia@suffolk.gov.uk.

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 (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 (Word).

e1. Tell us about a time you built or strengthened relationships with employers, training providers, or other partners. Who were they, how did you engage them and what did you achieve through the relationship?

2. 2. Tell us about a time you designed or delivered an event, webinar, workshop, or group session that provided information, advice and guidance. How did you ensure it met audience needs and how did you evaluate impact?

3. 3. Describe a time you had to adapt quickly to changing priorities, new programme requirements, or emerging policy/strategy changes. How did you stay resilient, keep others informed, and maintain delivery against targets?

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.

For guidance on completing your application, please see our How to Apply page.

Planning to use Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Please ensure your application still reflects your own skills, experience and ideas. If used inappropriately, your application may not be processed. Please read our guidance for using AI to understand what’s acceptable.

Do you need any reasonable adjustments to help you to apply? If you are disabled and/or have additional support needs, you can request reasonable adjustments. You can do this by contacting our Recruitment Team at recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or 03456 014412. You can find examples of possible adjustments on our Reasonable Adjustment pages.

Closing date: 11.30pm, 15 June 2026.

Interview date: 7, 8 and 9 July 2026.

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

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).