Graduate Project Officer

Job Summary

Graduate Partnership between Suffolk County Council, East Suffolk Council, West Suffolk Council, and Babergh & Mid Suffolk District Councils (fixed term to August 2028, 7 posts).

• Salary: £26,000 in year 1 (rising to £27,500 in year 2 on successful performance)
• Hours:
  
  37 hours per week
• Contract:
  
  2‑year fixed term
• Locations:
  Various across Suffolk – hybrid working
• Closing date: 11:30 pm 28 February 2026

• Apply excellent communication and collaboration skills to deliver outcomes.
• Organise work effectively to meet expectations.
• Help drive innovation, contribute new ideas and fresh approaches to challenges.

• Minimum 2:2 degree in any subject.
• Degree completed no more than 2 years before summer 2026.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

• Two‑year fixed placement within one host organisation (no rotation).
• Supported by a dedicated line manager and senior mentor.
• Opportunities to shadow teams across county and district levels.
• Collaborative graduate project with peers.

• Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP).
• Click ‘Apply Now’ to start the online application.
• Upload a supporting statement (maximum 300 words per question) using the template.
• Upload a CV (without name and personal details).
• Successful shortlists will be invited to a video interview.

Contact Recruitment Team ( or 03456 014412) if you require reasonable adjustments during the selection process.

• Up to 29 days annual leave (pro‑rata) + UK bank holidays + two paid volunteering days.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits.
• Performance‑related annual pay progression plus cost‑of‑living increase.
• Training and career development opportunities.
• Diverse and active staff networks.
• Flexible working options, including right to request from day 1.
• Additional benefits available across the organisation.