• Suffolk County Council – Endeavour House, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX - Hybrid
• £39,513 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
• Fixed term or secondment for 2 years (funding)
  When you join the Suffolk Economy Team, we’ll support your development from the start. We’ll help you to play to your strengths, develop your skills and build an influential and impactful career. With a variety of career paths and learning opportunities to explore, if you’re motivated and passionate there’s no limit to how far your ambition could take you.
  Reimagine the possibilities.

We are looking for an experienced Communications and Engagement Officer, with a proven record of delivering communications and marketing campaigns, evaluating their impact using evidence-based methods to determine clear and measurable outcomes.

This new role will be focused on growing the economy in Suffolk and will work closely with both senior council officers and the Chair of the Suffolk Business Board. The role will provide significant exposure to senior business people in Suffolk.

• develop and deliver the Communications and Marketing plan, as agreed with the Business Board, to raise the profile of the Local Growth Plan, engaging Suffolk businesses in its delivery
• work within campaign budgets, accounting for spend and delivering value for money communications activities and campaigns
• undertake evaluation of projects and campaigns, reporting key indicators on a timely basis and presenting updates to stakeholders for discussion
• work closely with key local partners, such as Norfolk Business Board, the Suffolk Chamber of Commerce, and national partners such as the Business Board Network
• work closely with the Business Board Chair to prepare for and attend key meetings and events
• manage the content and updating of the Suffolk economy website and LinkedIn accounts
• plan, coordinate and deliver professional events which includes an annual Suffolk Showcasing event, scheduled October 2025.