SZC Tourism Fund Project Manager

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Job Description

SZC Tourism Fund - Project Manager

• East Suffolk Council, East Suffolk House, Station Rd, Melton, Woodbridge IP12 1RT
• £42,708 - £46,731 per annum
• 37 hours per week
• Permanent

East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work, delivering essential local services and making a real difference to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk.

We currently have an opportunity to join East Suffolk Council's Economic Development and Regeneration Team as a SZC Tourism Fund Project Manager.

The role:

The overall purpose of the role is to be responsible for managing projects and initiatives that come forth as part of the SZC Tourism Fund mitigation programme. To support the SZC Programme Manager to ensure the programme maximises the opportunities for investment, whilst minimising/mitigating negative impacts to the tourism industry.

The Tourism Programme Manager and Project Manager will work closely with local and regional partners on the Tourism Working Group in delivering an annual tourism implementation plan, which will set out activities which will mitigate/ minimise any negative impacts of the development. As well as addressing the SZC construction programme impacts, the implementation plans will also align with existing local and regional initiatives and will look to provide resilience to East Suffolk's tourism industry during the 10+year build period.

What you will need:

We are seeking a dedicated and innovative Project Manager to join our team responsible for one of the Sizewell C mitigation programmes, the SZC Tourism Fund. The role will require a good level of technical knowledge in the delivery of projects including project management and proven experience in managing internal and external communications. This role will lead on the wider promotion of the programme and associated projects and initiatives that come forward, including managing significant multi-years budgets.

If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don't meet all the essential requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

As part of your application process, those who are successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked to prepare a presentation of no longer than 10 minutes detailing your thoughts on how the Sizewell C development will impact tourism in East Suffolk.

Your presentation should highlight:

- Potential positive and negative impacts on tourism

- Strategies to engage with the tourism industry across East Suffolk

If you plan to use PowerPoint or any other presentation tools, please contact us in advance, and we will ensure all necessary media equipment is available for your presentation. This is your chance to showcase your strategic thinking and project management skills in a high-profile role.

Why work for us?

East Suffolk Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access. To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council, take a look at our video and hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work (YouTube).

Here are some of the main benefits:

• Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 25 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays)
• Local government pension scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Learning and development tailored to your role
• A wide variety of staff support networks including access to health and wellbeing initiatives and programmes.
• Discounts on mobile phones, computers, holiday and travel, fashion and clothing, health and beauty and many other products and services.

Find more information about what we offer in our benefits brochure (pdf).

The majority of our teams are working in an agile way, with a mixture of home and office working, depending on individual preferences and service requirements. If you wish to discuss how that might impact your working arrangements if you were the successful candidate, please contact the recruiting manager listed at the bottom of this advert.

To find out more

For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Alexis Corless by emailing Alexis.Corless@eastsuffolk.gov.uk

Closing date: 20th January 2025.

Interview date: 3rd February 2025

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification

Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement template (docx). Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification. Please use the template provided (other formats will not be accepted).

Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.

For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site (URL).

About Us

East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work and a great place to make a real difference to people's lives, delivering vital services to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk.

We hugely value our staff and know that in order for us to remain successful, it is essential for us to recognise talented employees, developing and retaining them within the organisation. We are therefore committed to investing in our staff and providing first-class support to ensure a positive culture and rewarding careers.

To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council and to hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work, take a look at our video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSWedQksWt0