- East Suffolk Council
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Address: East Suffolk House, Melton, Woodbridge IP12 1RT and Riverside, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 0EQ
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Salary: £44,075 £48,226 per annum (Band 8)
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Hours: 37 hours per week
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Contract: Secondment (fixed term for 3-6 months)
This advert is open to current East Suffolk Council staff only.
We currently have an opportunity to join East Suffolk Council's Economic Development team as a Sizewell C Tourism Fund Projects Manager.
The role:
We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Project Manager to join the ambitious Sizewell C Tourism Fund programme at a pivotal stage of delivery. This is a fast-paced, high-profile role supporting a multi-million-pound, evidence-led programme designed to protect, strengthen and grow East Suffolk’s visitor economy during the Sizewell C construction period.
Working as part of a collaborative “one team” approach across Economic Development, you will play a key role in delivering a diverse portfolio of tourism initiatives across marketing and PR, destination development, grants and business support, sector development, and industry engagement. The programme is built on strong partnerships with organisations such as the Suffolk Coast DMO, Visit Suffolk and local businesses, and requires a proactive, solutions-focused approach to stakeholder management.
You will lead on the development and delivery of projects within the agreed implementation plans, including commissioning and contract management of suppliers, supporting grant schemes, and ensuring effective coordination across multiple workstreams. The role requires the ability to manage complexity and pace, working across partners to ensure activity is aligned, evidence-led and delivers measurable economic benefit to the visitor economy.
What you will need
You will have experience of delivering high-profile programmes and projects, ideally but not essential within tourism, place-based regeneration or economic development, and a strong understanding of how national, regional and local government frameworks shape and influence the visitor economy.
You will be educated to degree level (or equivalent experience), with excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship management skills. You will be confident working with a wide range of stakeholders—from local tourism businesses to regional partners and elected members—and will bring the ability to influence, negotiate and build strong, effective partnerships.
Experience of managing multiple projects, coordinating stakeholders and overseeing commissioned work or contracts is essential.
If you think you have what it takes to succeed in this role, we would encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet every essential requirement. We welcome the opportunity to consider your application.
To find out more
For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Alexis Corless, by emailing [email protected]
Closing date: 11pm on 16 July 2026
Interview date: 22, 23 or 24 July 2026
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 (URL).
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