Job Description

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Endeavour House, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX. Hybrid working
• Salary: £40,777 per annum (pro rata)
• Hours: 37 hours per week, Flexible working options available
• Contract: Fixed term or Secondment to August 2026 due to covering Maternity leave

This advert is open to current Suffolk County Council staff only

We're focused on making a meaningful difference to communities across Suffolk. How? By listening to our people, learning from what they say and creating a culture of mutual respect, where everyone works together to achieve great things. As a Collaborative Communities Board and Health and Wellbeing Board Project Lead in the Public Health and Communities team, you'll be as keen to collaborate and build a bright future as we are. So, to make a positive impact, connect with us and connect with a fantastic career.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

As the Project Lead for the Collaborative Communities Board and Health and Wellbeing Board, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping Suffolk's health and wellbeing outcomes.

• Oversight of the Local Welfare Assistance Scheme (LWAS)
• Reporting and forecasting with LWAS applications
• Dissemination of guidance relating to Household Support Fund (HSF) and its associated conditions
• Gathering data and using that to inform returns to central government for the HSF
• Reporting and evaluation of the HSF and its impact
• Drafting of grant agreements
• Collaborate and liaising with key stakeholders and partners
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and partners
• Support workstreams across the pillar with wider Collaborative Communities Board and Health and Wellbeing Board functions
• Involvement with the subgroups, projects and day to day running of the Collaborative Communities Board and Health and Wellbeing Board

You will need

• A suitable professional qualification at degree level or equivalent experience in a relevant area.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Experience in public health theory and practice, using evidence-based approaches.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret and present complex data.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, adaptable for diverse audiences.
• Project management experience, with a track record of delivering successful initiatives from inception to completion.
• The ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships across a range of partners and organisations.
• A passion for making a positive difference for Suffolk, with a commitment to fairness, equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Creativity, adaptability, and a collaborative approach.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (Word). If you don't meet every requirement but share our values and motivation, we encourage you to apply. We value willingness to learn and grow and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

The team

The Public Health and Communities (PH&C) directorate is dedicated to building the foundations for Healthy People, Healthy Places, and Healthy Futures, creating safer, stronger, and more resilient communities in Suffolk. We're proud to work in partnership with local communities, health and care partners, the voluntary sector, and more, tackling inequalities and supporting those with the greatest need. Our collaborative spirit, shared values, and commitment to making a difference make this a rewarding team to be part of.

We typically work from the office on Wednesdays, with flexibility for a second day based on team needs.

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 Hannah Maragh (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach her by emailing hannah.maragh@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 asupporting statementanswering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template.

1. Tell us about a situation where you used data, intelligence or research to shape a project or policy. How did your analysis inform decisions and outcomes?
2. Tell us about a time you had to adapt to significant change or work in an unpredictable environment. How did you maintain progress and manage priorities?
3. Tell us about a time you identified an issue in a service or project. How did you approach solving it, and what improvements resulted?

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.

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.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailingrecruitment@suffolk.gov.ukor 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: 11.30 pm, 11 January 2026.

Interview date: 21 January 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

About Us

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).