Community and Cultural Engagement Officer

At Suffolk County Council, every role is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference. As a Community and Cultural Engagement Officer within our Creative Communities Team, you'll help shape and deliver inspiring cultural opportunities that connect communities, support wellbeing, and transform perceptions of what libraries can offer. Reimagine the possibilities Your role and responsibilities This exciting role will lead the day-to-day delivery and development of the Let's Get Creative project and associated cultural initiatives, championing libraries as gateways to culture and creativity. Working with cultural organisations, artists, community partners and library colleagues, you'll help bring high-quality creative experiences to communities across Suffolk while supporting libraries to become vibrant cultural venues. You'll build strong relationships with cultural providers, support touring performances and activities in libraries, and help integrate external events into the library events directory. You will also play a key role in ensuring projects are accessible, inclusive and responsive to community need. This is a varied and rewarding role offering the opportunity to influence cultural participation and improve access to creative opportunities for communities across Suffolk.

• lead the delivery and ongoing development of the Let's Get Creative project
• build and maintain effective relationships with cultural organisations, artists, libraries and community partners
• coordinate workshops, meetings, events and cultural activities across Suffolk libraries
• support library staff to confidently host and deliver creative projects
• develop marketing and promotional materials to raise awareness and engagement
• oversee project planning, reporting, monitoring and evaluation
• champion equality, diversity and inclusion across all project activity
• support the development of toured performances and cultural activity within libraries
• promote environmentally responsible approaches throughout project delivery
• represent Suffolk Community Libraries at conferences, partnership meetings and networking opportunities, 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
  
  We're looking for an organised, enthusiastic and collaborative individual with experience of delivering successful projects and building strong partnerships.
We hope you'll bring:
• proven project management experience within cultural, creative, community or related environments
• experience working with diverse communities and a wide range of stakeholders and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
• excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• strong organisational and time management abilities with experience managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines
• confidence using Microsoft Office applications
• excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within teams
• a willingness to learn, develop and continuously improve.
  
  Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the .
Tell us about a project you have led from planning through to delivery. How did you ensure it met its objectives, timescales and stakeholder expectations? Describe a time when you built and maintained effective relationships with a range of partners or external organisations, ideally in an arts and culture context. What approach did you take and what was the outcome? Describe a time when you ensured a project, event or service was accessible, inclusive and responsive to the needs of diverse communities. What considerations did you take into account?

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