East Suffolk Council
Pride in Place Programme Manager Central Lowestoft
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Pride In Place – Programme Manager
Location: East Suffolk Council, Central Lowestoft Salary: £44,075 – £48,226 (Band 8) Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: Full-time, 12-month Fixed Term
About East Suffolk Council
East Suffolk Council embodies the spirit of delivering essential local services, making a meaningful impact on the lives of a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk. As a dynamic work environment, we're seeking a visionary leader to join our Communities and Leisure Team in shaping and delivering the Pride In Place programme—a £20m, long-term regeneration initiative for Central Lowestoft.
About the Role: Pride In Place – Programme Manager
You’ll be responsible for spearheading the Neighbourhood Investment Plan, designing, coordinating, and facilitating delivery in an evolving, early-stage landscape where strategy, governance, and execution approaches are still being developed.
This position sits at the intersection of East Suffolk Council and the Pride In Place Neighbourhood Board, demanding expertise in managing complex programmes with interconnected projects, grants, and partnerships.
Your Responsibilities
- Develop and lead a multi-million-pound regeneration programme, driving strategic vision and operational delivery in Central Lowestoft.
- Engage and collaborate with multiple stakeholders, including partnering organisations and governance bodies, to define and refine programme priorities.
- Establish collaborative structures, ensuring alignment between the Council’s priorities and the Neighbourhood Board’s objectives.
- Direct the evolution of the programme strategy within an agile and dynamic setting.
- Ensure alignment between objectives, partnerships, and resource distribution to maximise impact in regeneration efforts.
- Represent the programme to key stakeholders, fostering external relationships and securing buy-in where necessary.
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Requirements
This role demands proven leadership in complex programme or project delivery, preferably within regeneration, community development, or the public sector. Experience in:
- Managing multi-stakeholder environments with governance partnerships.
- Guiding a programme through early stages, prioritising strategic thinking and adaptability.
- Delivering against predetermined targets, analysing outcomes, and learning from progress.
Technical knowledge or strategic experience in regeneration and strategic place-shaping is beneficial. *
What East Suffolk Council Offers
At East Suffolk Council, we invest in our people, providing a supportive and rewarding environment. Some key benefits include:
- Generous time off: Includes 25 days per year (increasing to 31 days after 5 years), plus bank holidays.
- Pensions: Access to the local government pension scheme.
- Flexible working: Blending office and home working based on individual preferences and service needs.
- Career development: Personalised learning and professional growth opportunities.
- Support networks: Wide-ranging initiatives for health, wellbeing, and personal development.
- Discounts: Savings on mobile phones, tech, fashion, travel, health, and beauty products—plus more.
- Support: A culture that values feedback, personal growth, and professional development.
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Flexible Working
While current policies include home and office flexibility, your ideal setup can be discussed directly—please get in touch with the recruiting manager after applying.
Getting Involved
If you’d like to explore this opportunity further or discuss potential hybrid working arrangements before applying, please contact:
Rachael Fuller Email: Rachael.Fuller@eastsuffolk.gov.uk
Application dates & process
- Closing date for applications: 12 July 2026
- Interviews: Week commencing 20 July 2026
How to apply
- Review the advert and Job Description alongside the Person Specification for full details.
- Complete the Supporting Statement template (doc x)—this should clearly demonstrate how your skills meet the specified criteria. (Unformatted submissions will not be accepted.)
- Apply online by uploading your statement. Please note: CVs only are not accepted.
For extra guidance, refer to the How to Apply section on our Career Site.
About Us
East Suffolk Council is committed to transforming lives through vital services that support a section of the community worth a quarter-million individuals. We actively recognise the value of our diverse workforce, fostering growth, respectful culture, and meaningful careers.
To see what employees say about our great work environment, see our proud deeper-dive video (watch here).
See you in Central Lowestoft!
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