Project Lead Social Media

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Endeavour House, Ipswich, IP1 2BX
  - Hybrid working
• Salary: £40,777 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours: 37 hours per week, flexible working options available
• Contract: Fixed-term or secondment for up to 12 months (maternity/paternity cover)

At Suffolk County Council
, we're passionate about improving the future for our customers, our communities and the environment. If you are too, join us as a Project Lead - Social Media and make a meaningful impact. Your innovation and drive will help us continue improving and evolving the way we communicate with our residents. With our support, opportunities and collaborative culture, you'll be empowered to create work that leaves a positive and meaningful impact.

Reimagine the possibilities.

In this dynamic and creative role, a Project Lead - Social Media you'll be at the heart of shaping how Public Health & Communities connects with people across Suffolk. You will lead the creation of dynamic, meaningful digital content and campaigns that inspire healthier choices, strengthen community relationships, and amplify our strategic ambitions. From developing platform specific social media strategies to nurturing partnerships with local groups, you'll use creativity, insight and data to ensure our messages land with impact.

You'll champion innovation, spot emerging trends, and adapt our digital presence to meet the evolving needs of our audiences. Working collaboratively with colleagues and partners across the Suffolk system, you'll help drive engagement, promote public health priorities, and ensure our online communications truly make a difference to people's lives.

You'll thrive in this role if you enjoy variety, creativity and the opportunity to make a real difference to communities across Suffolk.

We hope you'll bring a blend of creativity, digital expertise and a passion for helping communities thrive. Our ideal candidate has:

• Experience creating and delivering digital or social media content.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Confidence working with data, insights and evaluation tools.
• The ability to work collaboratively across organisations and build strong relationships.
• An innovative mindset, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (Word). 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.

You'll join the Public Health & Communities:
Business, Digital and Communications team a supportive, forward-thinking group driven by the goal of improving health and wellbeing across Suffolk.

We work collaboratively with partners, communities and colleagues across Suffolk County Council to create communications that speak to the heart of local needs. Our team values creativity, evidence-based decision making and co-production with communities. We typically work in a hybrid way, with office days at Endeavour House, and we support the flexibility you need to do your best work.

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.

Please contact Chris Pyburn (he/him) for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling or emailing

If 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.

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP).

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