Project Coordinator

Suffolk County Council Address:  Endeavour House, Ipswich, IP1 2BX
, hybrid Salary:  28,598 per annum (pro rata for part time)

Hours:

37 hours per week, flexible working options available

Contract:

Fixed Term Contract for up to 2 years due to external funding via Government SEND Reforms Grant. At Suffolk County Council, every role is a chance to create positive change.

As a Project Coordinator in the SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) 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 in this role:coordinate SEND boards and committees, ensuring accurate, high-quality papers are prepared and circulated on timeorganise meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes and maintain clear records of decisions and actionssupport SEND projects, inspections and monitoring visits by coordinating activity, maintaining project documentation and flagging emerging issuesproduce, format and quality-assure governance reports, presentations and other key documentscoordinate partnership communications and help support keeping Suffolk Local Offer information accurate and up to date.

What you will need 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.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile, which you can find in the ‘

How to apply

’ section towards the bottom of this advert.  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 SEND Programme Management Office (PMO) Team sits at the heart of Suffolk’s ambitious SEND Reform Programme, driving transformational change that improves outcomes for children and young people with SEND. Working across education, health, social care and partner organisations, the team provides programme leadership, governance, performance insight, stakeholder engagement and delivery support to turn strategic ambitions into real impact. Join us and play a key role in shaping a more inclusive, confident and sustainable SEND system for Suffolk.

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 Jo Hedley (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach them by emailing SENDReforms.ukIf 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.

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (Word).Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start…