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Salary- Suffolk Graduate Partnership - (Suffolk County Council, East Suffolk Council, West Suffolk Council and Babergh/Mid Suffolk District Council)
- £25,000 in year 1 (rising to £26,500 in year 2 on successfully meeting performance-related criteria)
- 37 hours per week
- Fixed term until August 2026 x 7 posts
We are committed to flexible working, so please read the Job and Person Profile (docx) to find out about the types of flexible working available for this role.
We are 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 aim to include all communities we serve in our representation. To achieve this, we encourage applications from everyone.
Job Details
A fantastic opportunity to join the Suffolk Public Sector Graduate Scheme (Suffolk County Council, East Suffolk Council, West Suffolk Council and Babergh/Mid Suffolk District Council) as a Graduate Project Officer, working from various locations across Suffolk including Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds, Woodbridge, Lowestoft, and Mildenhall.
Increasing demand for public services and a challenging financial landscape means that the public sector in Suffolk is constantly transforming to ensure it works in new and innovative ways to deliver effective and efficient services to the people of Suffolk.
Be part of the future in Suffolk through our public sector graduate scheme.
Your role
Along with a varied and rewarding workload, working in the public sector is a career where you have a real opportunity to improve the lives of tens of thousands of people and work with innovative, like-minded people committed to making a difference.
You will
- have excellent communication and collaboration skills
- be able to organise your work successfully to deliver what’s expected
- be excited to help drive innovation, offer new ideas, and think up fresh ways of tackling problems!
Bringing together a range of public sector organisations, the Suffolk Public Sector Graduate Scheme is aimed at ambitious graduates willing to work hard and contribute to the important work we deliver across Suffolk.
You will need
To join us, you’ll need at least a 2.2 degree in any subject, ideally, you will have completed your degree within 2 years of summer 2024. You’ll need to be prepared to challenge yourself and work hard to deliver real results for the organisations you work with.
We will offer you
Over the two-year programme, you’ll gain a deep understanding of how the public sector works via stimulating and challenging placements as well as taking part in additional learning opportunities.
- as part of the role, you will complete an associate project management apprenticeship
- you will gain useful skills by attending regular training opportunities to find out more about public sector work
- a joined-up public sector experience undertaking two 12-month placements, across two organisations participating in the scheme
- a manager for each placement that you undertake as well as a senior-level mentor from within your host organisation to support you throughout the programme.
The scheme is focused on developing a pipeline of talent for future roles across the Suffolk system who will go on to lead successful careers supporting the citizens of Suffolk. There’s never been a more exciting and challenging time to be part of the public sector.
Take a look at our recruitment brochure for more information and details on how to apply. You can find out more about our range of employee benefits such as retailer discounts and e-vouchers too.
Travel and workplace requirements
Infrequent Travel - We positively encourage the use of technology to communicate, but on occasions, there may be a requirement for you to travel to locations away from your contractual base, using reasonable and suitable means available to you. If you require a reasonable adjustment due to a disability to meet the travel requirements of this role, please speak with the contact detailed below.
Hybrid - This role supports hybrid working, a broadly even balance between working from home and working from an office base. Please speak with the contact detailed below if you wish to discuss how that might impact your working arrangements. #LI-Hybrid
For more information
To arrange an informal discussion about this role, please email rising.high@suffolk.gov.uk
To apply please ensure
- you read the Job and Person Profile (docx), before applying for this job opportunity
- you upload a copy of your CV (with no name or personal details included) when completing your online application.
- when writing your Supporting Statement template, please answer the following questions (max 500 words for each):
Question 1 - What do you think are the biggest challenges facing the public sector over the next two years and what do you think this means for Suffolk?
Question 2 - Give an example of when you’ve done something as part of a team to achieve something. What was your role and what did the team achieve?
Question 3 - Give us an example of when you’ve used your initiative, what did you do? What was the outcome?
Question 4 - What strengths, skills, and experience do you have that make you an ideal candidate for this scheme?
If you are successful in the first shortlisting, you will be invited to submit a video answering further questions. More details will be sent to you.
Closing date: 11.30pm, 3 March 2024.
Selection day: 5 June 2024 at Endeavour House, Ipswich IP1 2BX. You must be available for this to be considered for the role.
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.
