East Suffolk Council, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 1RT
£30,559 – £33,366 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 as a Programme Officer (Energy Projects) in the Energy Projects Team, as part of our Energy Planning service area.

Reporting to the Energy Projects Programme Manager and working closely with the Energy Projects Manager, this role will support the Council’s programme management of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) in the energy sector, and will work closely with colleagues in the Energy Projects team and wider Planning service area.

The Energy Projects Team was created to enable the Council to be at the forefront of the numerous energy- related projects proposed in East Suffolk, and comprises town planners leading the planning side of NSIPs, and a transport lead officer. The team engages with promotors of NSIPs at all stages of the consenting and delivery process, such as the new nuclear Sizewell C project, offshore wind proposals in the East Anglia Array, multipurpose interconnectors from Suffolk to Europe, and reinforcements to the electricity grid, as well as support a number of other more local energy-related projects, including the operating Sizewell B station and the decommissioning Sizewell A station.

The role

We are seeking a Programme Officer to take responsibility for the administrative and project support to the team and Programme Manager. This is a key role providing day to day co-ordination of the team’s activities to ensure delivery of their aims and objectives, developing programmes and management tools to ensure deadlines are met, diary management, and ensuring the Council’s role in responding to Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects and other major energy projects are achieved in a timely manner.

What you will need

You will actively engage with a wide range of stakeholders; including promotors, internal teams and service areas, other authorities, and to ensure projects remain on track and outcomes are successfully delivered. In addition, you will be responsible for organising and running events across the Suffolk system, undertake research, produce research material, preparation and implementation of payments and funding obligations, and prepare correspondence, newsletters, briefing notes and reports, as appropriate.

You will be educated to degree level (or equivalent) and you will need to have relevant experience in an administrative support role, including the co-ordination of meetings or events, minute taking etc. Excellent organisational skills are therefore essential. Experience in NSIPs or planning is not essential.

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

In addition to the rural and urban diversity of East Suffolk itself, the district is close to the large urban centres of both Norwich and Ipswich, with rail services providing access to the Council’s offices by train. We might be 'on the edge' but we can be accessed easily from a wide area (jpg)and offer flexible and remote working in a dynamic team.

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).

For more information

For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Bethany Rance, Energy Projects Manager, by either calling 01394 444535 or emailing bethany.rance@eastsuffolk.gov.uk

Closing date: 1.00 pm, 29 April 2025.

Interview date: Week commencing 12 May 2025.

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (docx)

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 (suffolkjobsdirect.org)

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

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