Green Access Manager in Ipswich

Suffolk County Council is a modern, flexible and effective organisation, driven to make a positive difference to the environment, the communities we serve and the careers of our people. As a Green Access Manager, you’ll be encouraged to share your fresh thinking and empowered to explore new ideas that will shape and improve our services as well as your career.

Your role and responsibilities

As Green Access Manager, you will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping how people experience, enjoy and access Suffolk’s outstanding green network. You will develop and deliver an integrated access development programme that places sustainable transport, health and wellbeing at its heart, ensuring public rights of way and off‑road walking, wheeling and cycling are fully embedded as priorities across the Local Transport Plan and other key strategies. You will lead the renewal of the Rights of Way Improvement Plan, drive countywide access improvements for pedestrians, cyclists and equestrians, and spearhead the marketing and promotion of Suffolk’s access opportunities, including the ongoing development of the Discover Suffolk website. Managing and motivating project staff, sourcing external funding and working collaboratively with partners will be central to the role, alongside building a national trail partnership to manage and promote the King Charles III England Coast Path. Working closely with the PRoW & Access Operations Manager, you will champion healthy, sustainable travel choices and make a tangible difference to the quality of life for communities across Suffolk.

Requirements

• A degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline/or equivalent experience
• Excellent communication, networking and influencing skills
• Excellent project management skills and experience covering multi-partner projects
• Ability to secure significant levels of external funding
• Sound knowledge of rural affairs or exclusion issues
• Ability to develop and evaluate strategic targets
• Highly self-motivated, capable of managing your own workload effectively within a team environment
• A genuine commitment to improving access to the natural environment
• Thinking of creative opportunities to improve, enable and encourage sustainable access

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 team

This post is in the Green Access team, part of the Rights of Way & Access team. You'll have the specific role of managing the promotion and enhancement of the Rights of Way and Access network. The Rights of Way & Access team sits within Suffolk County Council’s Natural and Historic Environment service area. We are a highly motivated team with a genuine passion for Suffolk’s natural environment. Our role is to look after Suffolk’s Public Rights of Way and access network. This includes over 5,700km of public rights of way, open access sites, promoted trails and informal routes. Suffolk County Council’s ‘Suffolk Green Access Strategy 2020-2030’ covers the team’s main priorities. Our vision is “to get more people using and enjoying Suffolk’s green access network.”

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 Claire Dickson (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 01284 741354 or emailing claire.dickson@suffolk.gov.uk.

How to apply

1. Read the Job and Person Profile (Word).
2. Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
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).
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.

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.

Closing date: 11.30pm, 3 June 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.