Environment Strategy Project Manager

at  Suffolk County Council

• Suffolk County Council – Endeavour House, Ipswich IP1 2BX - Hybrid
• £39,513-£45,595 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• 37 hours per week
• Fixed term or Secondment to 31 March 2026 (maternity/paternity cover)
  We’re passionate about improving the future for our customers, our communities and the environment. If you are too, join us as an Environment Strategy 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

• a typical day in this role will see you overseeing our resident engagement activities for our multi-million pound Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure delivery programme, as well as the further development of projects to support Suffolk’s taxi sector to transition to Electric Vehicles
• daily tasks might include supporting junior members of the team in handling incoming correspondence and queries from residents, planning letter drops and social media activities, planning and delivering resident engagement events, as well as dealing with communications that require senior input and a delicate touch
• tasks will also include developing project business cases to support Suffolk’s taxi sector to transition to Electric Vehicles; in this task you will work closely with other members of the Environment Strategy Team, colleagues involved in delivering school transport, as well as external stakeholders at the Borough and District Council licensing teams
• you’ll regularly prepare easy to understand, engaging reports on your progress for the Senior Project Manager and wider EV Project Team and other stakeholders from time to time
• you will have indirect responsibility for coordinating the work of other members of the Environment Strategy Team, but no direct line management responsibilities, leaving you free to focus on effective project management
• you will be at the heart of securing funding and then delivering the projects you develop, through your efforts you will see the huge impact you have made to improving air quality and reducing carbon emissions for our county!

You will need

• you’ll bring extensive project management experience to the role; you don’t have to have a formal project management qualification, but you should be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills gained through your experience
• you will be passionate about sustainability – and in particular, about the decarbonisation of transport. This passion will be evident in your communication style and will motivate you to succeed in the role
• our ideal candidate has particular strengths around communication and community engagement; in particular, in helping residents understand complex environmental issues
• you will have a persuasive style of communication and have experience of advocating for a cause in a way that brings others on board
• an understanding of how local government operates and the role of elected Members would be an advantage
• we are keen to invite diverse backgrounds and fresh perspectives, particularly those that could help us reach groups and communities that do not often engage with County Council initiatives.

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 Environment Strategy Team, a dynamic group of professionals committed to supporting the delivery of Suffolk County Councils target of net zero emissions for its own operations and services by 2030. Also, enabling projects to support carbon reduction within individual homes, communities and businesses, supporting Suffolk’s transition to a low carbon economy.
We work flexibly in order to support a healthy work life balance and embrace remote working where this improves efficiency in the delivery of our shared objectives.
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 Amy Rushton (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach her by calling 01473 264384 or emailing amy.rushton@suffolk.gov.uk
If you want to apply for a secondment, read the secondment policy first. Make sure you get permission from your current manager before submitting your application.

• a typical day in this role will see you overseeing our resident engagement activities for our multi-million pound Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure delivery programme, as well as the further development of projects to support Suffolk’s taxi sector to transition to Electric Vehicles
• daily tasks might include supporting junior members of the team in handling incoming correspondence and queries from residents, planning letter drops and social media activities, planning and delivering resident engagement events, as well as dealing with communications that require senior input and a delicate touch
• tasks will also include developing project business cases to support Suffolk’s taxi sector to transition to Electric Vehicles; in this task you will work closely with other members of the Environment Strategy Team, colleagues involved in delivering school transport, as well as external stakeholders at the Borough and District Council licensing teams
• you’ll regularly prepare easy to understand, engaging reports on your progress for the Senior Project Manager and wider EV Project Team and other stakeholders from time to time
• you will have indirect responsibility for coordinating the work of other members of the Environment Strategy Team, but no direct line management responsibilities, leaving you free to focus on effective project management
• you will be at the heart of securing funding and then delivering the projects you develop, through your efforts you will see the huge impact you have made to improving air quality and reducing carbon emissions for our county