Project Coordinator Communities (Internal) in Ipswich

Suffolk County Council is focused on making a meaningful difference to communities across Suffolk. As a Project Coordinator Communities within our Public Health and Communities Directorate, you’ll play a vital role in supporting projects that improve health, wellbeing, and resilience for local residents. You’ll work collaboratively across teams and with partners, helping to deliver work that really makes an impact.

Your role and responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of projects across the Public Health and Communities directorate.
• Support and coordinate projects that contribute to Public Health and Communities priorities.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal teams and external partners, including district and borough councils, health partners, and the voluntary sector.
• Liaise with stakeholders to help develop, deliver, and evaluate system-wide projects.
• Collate, analyse, and present data and information to support reporting and decision-making.
• Prepare written reports and present information to a range of audiences.
• Ensure equality, diversity, inclusion, information governance, and data protection requirements are met.
• Identify risks and support the development of mitigation actions.
• Work flexibly across functions to respond to changing priorities and emerging issues.

You’ll work in a supportive, collaborative environment where flexibility, innovation, and shared learning are encouraged.

You will need

• Experience or knowledge of supporting and coordinating projects.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage varied audiences.
• Experience of working collaboratively with colleagues and external partners.
• Confidence working with data and information to support reporting and evaluation.
• Good planning skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Positive behaviours aligned with our WE ASPIRE values.

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 Public Health and Communities Directorate works in partnership to build the foundations for Healthy People, Healthy Places and Healthy Futures across Suffolk. We bring together expertise from across the council, health and care partners, local authorities, and the voluntary sector to tackle inequalities and support communities with the greatest need.

We’re proud of our inclusive, values-led culture and our focus on collaboration, evidence-led decision making, and place-based working. Hybrid working is the norm, with time in the office balanced alongside home working.

For more information

Please contact Michael Attwood (he/him) for a casual conversation. You can reach them by emailing michael.attwood@suffolk.gov.uk.

How to apply

• Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP).
• Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
• Upload a supporting statement answering specific questions.
• 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.

Closing date: 11.30pm, 3 June 2026. Interview date: 15 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.