Green Access Manager

Suffolk County Council

Address:
Phoenix House, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 5NP
, hybrid working
Salary: £40,777 - £47,054 per annum (pro rata for part time)

Hours:

37 hours per week, flexible working options available

Contract:

Permanent

As a modern, flexible and effective organisation, Suffolk County Council is driven to make a positive difference to the environment, the communities we serve, and the careers of our people. When you join us as a Green Access Manager
, you'll be encouraged to share fresh thinking and empowered to explore new ideas that will shape and improve our services and your career.

As Green Access Manager you will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping how people experience, enjoy and access Suffolk's green network. You will develop and deliver an integrated access development programme that places sustainable transport, health and wellbeing at its heart, ensuring Public Rights of Way (PRoW) and off‑road walking, wheeling and cycling are fully embedded as priorities across the Local Transport Plan and other key strategies.

You will lead the renewal of the Rights of Way Improvement Plan, drive countywide access improvements for pedestrians, cyclists and equestrians, and spearhead the marketing and promotion of Suffolk's access opportunities, including the ongoing development of the Discover Suffolk website. Managing and motivating project staff, sourcing external funding and working collaboratively with partners will be central to the role, alongside building a national trail partnership to manage and promote the King Charles III England Coast Path.

Working closely with the PRoW and Access Operations Manager, you will champion healthy, sustainable travel choices and make a tangible difference to the quality of life for communities across Suffolk.

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience
• Excellent communication, networking and influencing skills
• Excellent project management skills and experience covering multi‑partner projects
• Ability to secure significant levels of external funding
• Sound knowledge of rural affairs or exclusion issues
• Ability to develop and evaluate strategic targets
• Self‑motivated, capable of managing your own workload effectively within a team environment
• Commitment to improving access to the natural environment and to creative sustainable access solutions

• 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 the organisation
• Diverse and active staff networks
• Flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day

We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report. Suffolk County Council is a modern and effective council that offers a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We support flexible working, promote wellness and encourage everyone to join and build an impactful career.

Reimagine the possibilities.

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 checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

Closing date: 3 June 2026 11:30 pm.