Project Lead (Violence Against Women and Girls) (Redeployment 24101) in Ipswich

Suffolk County Council Address: Endeavour House, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX, hybrid working

Salary: £40,777 per annum (pro rata for part time)

Hours: 37 hours per week, flexible working options available

Contract: Fixed Term or secondment to 31/03/2028 (funding)

This advert is open to current redeployment Suffolk County Council staff only.

At Suffolk County Council, we’re reimagining what local government can achieve. As a Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Project Lead, Safe Accommodation, Specialist Support and Victim Voice in our Communities team, you’ll help shape Suffolk’s future through innovation, collaboration and community impact. If you’re ready to make a real difference, we’re ready to support your journey.

Your role and responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering Suffolk County Council’s ambitious response to Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), helping to make a real difference to the lives of victim-survivors across the county. Working within our Community Safety Team, you will lead and coordinate projects that strengthen support services, develop safe accommodation options and improve outcomes for those affected by domestic abuse. You will work closely with colleagues, partners and commissioned providers across health, policing, safeguarding and voluntary sector organisations to turn strategy into action. With a strong focus on evidence-based practice, partnership working and lived experience, you will help shape future service design, ensuring the voices of victim-survivors are at the heart of our work. This role offers the opportunity to drive meaningful change in an area of national priority, delivering innovative projects that address identified gaps in provision, while helping Suffolk meet its statutory responsibilities and long-term ambitions to create safer communities for all.

You will need

• We’re looking for someone who is passionate about making a difference and confident working across complex partnerships.
• A degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Strong understanding of public health approaches and evidence-based practice.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly to different audiences.
• Proven experience in project management and delivering successful outcomes.
• Experience working collaboratively across organisations and building strong partnerships.
• Confidence in influencing, negotiating and working within a political environment.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to change.
• A proactive, motivated and flexible approach to work.

It would also be desirable if you have experience working with vulnerable individuals or within domestic abuse services, and an understanding of safeguarding and trauma-informed approaches.

The team

You’ll be part of the Public Health, Communities & Public Safety directorate, working within the Communities team. We are focused on improving outcomes across Suffolk by working collaboratively with partners, using evidence and local intelligence to shape services and tackle inequalities. We take an inclusive, place-based and partnership-led approach, supporting communities to thrive and ensuring everyone has the opportunity for a healthier future. This is a collaborative, supportive environment where innovation and continuous improvement are encouraged, and where your work will have a direct impact on people and communities across Suffolk.

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 Victoria Dove for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 01473 264689 or emailing Victoria.Dove@suffolk.gov.uk.

How to apply

1. Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (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).

1. Give an example of a project you have managed from inception through to implementation and evaluation. How did you monitor progress, manage risks and measure success?

2. Give an example of when you successfully influenced decision-making without having direct authority. What approach did you take and what was the result?

3. Tell us about a time when you identified a gap in a service or provision and took action to address it. How did you assess needs, develop solutions and deliver improvements?

4. Describe an occasion when you worked in a politically sensitive or complex environment. How did you balance competing interests while maintaining focus on achieving positive outcomes?

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.

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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, 22 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.