Project Manager

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Job Description

• Suffolk County Council - Endeavour House, Ipswich, IP1 2BX - Hybrid
• £46,670 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
• Permanent

We're passionate about improving the future for our customers, our communities, and the environment. If you are too, join us as a Substance Misuse Project Manager and make a huge and meaningful impact. Your innovation and drive will help us to continue improving and evolving. Our opportunities and support will enable you to make a difference and leave a positive, lasting legacy.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities:

As a Substance Misuse Project Manager, you will be the subject expert for all drug and alcohol work streams.

You will:

• Lead and deliver projects and programmes across the inclusion function, with a primary focus on drugs and alcohol and the government's 10-year strategy.
• Oversee the planning, development, and implementation of appropriate plans, policies, and strategies related to substance misuse.
• Work collaboratively and influence across the Suffolk system and beyond to maximize opportunities for shared resources and outcomes.
• Problem solve, horizon scan, and innovate to improve performance and transform service delivery.
• Manage contracts, agreements, and budgets, working alongside Suffolk County Council's internal contracts team.
• Provide line management and direction of project work for the Combating Drugs Partnership Project Coordinator.

On a daily basis, you might utilise your skills to manage multi-agency collaborations, unblock barriers to service delivery, and ensure the effective implementation of substance misuse strategies. Your work will indirectly improve the lives of people who misuse substances by working with commissioned providers and statutory organisations.

We hope you'll bring:

• Knowledge of the subject area, particularly in drugs and alcohol or similar complex projects.
• Ability to lead and direct work streams with a proven record of delivering projects and programmes.
• Strong skills in maintaining good relationships with key stakeholders.
• Ability to interpret complex data and experience in contract management.

Our ideal candidate has a commitment to fairness, equality, diversity, and inclusion, and is motivated to make a positive impact on the community.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). 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 in Suffolk County Council has a mission to 'work in partnership to build the foundations for Healthy People, Healthy Places and Healthy Futures, and safer, stronger, more resilient communities in Suffolk'.

You will be part of the Inclusion team, which focuses on work relating to refugees and asylum seekers, substance misuse, Gypsy, Roma, travellers, and EDI. We are passionate about making a positive impact and supporting the health and wellbeing of all people and all ages.

We support hybrid working to provide a balanced mix of working from home and the office. You will be expected to spend at least two days per week in the office.

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 Jodie Rendell for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 01473 265378 or emailing Jodie.Rendell@suffolk.gov.uk

How to apply:

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).

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. Can you describe your experience and knowledge in the field of substance misuse and the government's 10-year strategy on drugs and alcohol or similar complex projects?
2. Projects delivered by Suffolk County Council can often be multifaceted and complex. How do you prioritise tasks and manage your time effectively to ensure project success?
3. Discuss your experience with commissioning and managing contracts, agreements, and budgets (ideally within the context of the public sector). How did you ensure effective and efficient use of resources?

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 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, 5 June 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

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).