Project Coordinator

At Suffolk County Council, every role is a chance to create positive change. As a Project Coordinator in the SEND Programme Management Team, you'll see the direct impact of your work on the people and places that make Suffolk special. Join us and turn your passion for progress into action. Reimagine the possibilities. Your role and responsibilities You will:

• coordinate SEND boards and committees, ensuring accurate, high-quality papers are prepared and circulated on time
• organise meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes and maintain clear records of decisions and actions
• support SEND projects, inspections and monitoring visits by coordinating activity, maintaining project documentation and flagging emerging issues
• produce, format and quality-assure governance reports, presentations and other key documents
• coordinate partnership communications and help support keeping Suffolk Local Offer information accurate and up to date., Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the . Describe a time when you managed multiple competing priorities and deadlines. How did you organise your workload, ensure key tasks were completed on time, and maintain accuracy?
• Give an example of when you coordinated a meeting, board, committee or project group. What was your role in preparing papers, recording actions and ensuring effective follow-up?
• This role works closely with colleagues across education, health, social care and partner organisations. Please provide an example of when you worked collaboratively with multiple teams or organisations to achieve a shared objective. What was your contribution and what was the outcome?
• Suffolk County Council's WE ASPIRE values are important to how we work. Please tell us about a time when you made a positive difference for a customer, service user, colleague or community through your approach, behaviours or actions., 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
  
  Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise competing workloads, manage diaries and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience of preparing professional documents, reports, presentations and correspondence.
• Accurate minute-taking, record-keeping and administrative skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Confident use of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative, solve problems and remain calm and resilient when priorities change.
• Experience of building effective relationships and working collaboratively with colleagues, senior leaders and external partner organisations.
  
  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