- Suffolk County Council
- Address: Endeavour House, Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2BX – Hybrid
- Salary: £28,598 – £33,699 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- Hours: 37 hours per week – flexible working options available
- Contract: Fixed term – Maternity Cover (up to 12 months)
At Suffolk County Council, every role is a chance to create positive change. As Project Coordinator in the Children and Young Peoples (CYP) Programmes Team you’ll see the direct impact of your work on the people and places that make Suffolk special. Join us and turn your passion for progress into action.
Reimagine the possibilities.
Your role and responsibilities
- provide personal assistance to the Independent Chair and Transformation Senior Manager, including diary management and email inbox support
- organise and coordinate papers for SEND Boards and Committees, ensuring high-quality, accurate documents are shared in a timely manner
- support the coordination of Ofsted and CQC inspections, including follow-up monitoring visits
- maintain accurate records for live projects
- take minutes for key SEND Board meetings
- assist with the collation of governance reports, documentation, and presentations, ensuring formatting and quality assurance checks are completed.
You will need
- a passion for making a positive difference for Suffolk
- creativity and openness to change, bringing innovation into your work
- strong collaboration skills, with a willingness to assist and support colleagues
- experience in successfully carrying out specialist administrative and financial procedures
- excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- strong organisational skills to prioritise your workload and meet deadlines.
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
This role sits within the Inclusion Service at Suffolk County Council (SCC) and forms a key part of the SEND Local Area Partnership. You will be based in the Children and Young People (CYP) Programmes team, providing vital support across the partnership to ensure governance processes run smoothly, efficiently, and in a timely manner.
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 Kirsty Rennison (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 01473 260932 or emailing: kirsty.rennison@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 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.
- Give an example of how you have developed effective working relationships with colleagues or external partners. How did you ensure clear communication and collaboration?
- Describe your experience in organising meetings or boards, including preparing papers and taking minutes. What steps do you take to ensure meetings run smoothly and outcomes are clearly recorded?
- Describe your experience using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and any specialist systems. How have you used these tools to support your work?
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Describe a time when you supported a project or initiative. What was your role, and how did you contribute to its success?
We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.
Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or calling 03456 014412. 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, 29 October 2025.
Interview date: 12 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
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).
