Project Manager – Best Start Family Hubs

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. Lead and deliver projects implementing Suffolk's Best Start Family Hub approach .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeIpswich • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £49,752 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, translating national policy into local delivery, and utilizing data to improve outcomes for children and families. Strong ability to engage stakeholders, manage risks, and ensure effective governance in family hub initiatives.

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Project ManagementData AnalysisStakeholder EngagementRisk ManagementGovernance Reporting

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningOutcome MeasurementBudget ManagementPolicy TranslationWorkshop Facilitation

Soft Skills

InfluencingMotivatingCommunication

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Industry Keywords

Family HubsEarly Help StrategySuffolk Children's ServicesFamilies First Partnership ProgrammeBest Start Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and deliver projects implementing Suffolk's Best Start Family Hub approach
Deliver the Best Start Local Plan and delivery plans through to establishing and operating family hubs
Work with health, education and early-years partners across the Strategic Alliance
Translate national policy into local services improving outcomes for babies, children and families
Ensure alignment with the Families First Partnership Programme
Help develop and launch Suffolk's Early Help Strategy
Use data, insight and evidence to measure outcomes and demonstrate the impact of Best Start services
Manage project plans, risks, dependencies, governance, grant budgets and reporting
Write briefings for senior stakeholders and governance boards
Run workshops and consultations with families and professionals
Balance planned programme deliverables with flexible support for emerging priorities
Report to the Programme Lead for Best Start Family Hubs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience managing projects from start to finish that turn national policy, new requirements or strategic priorities into local delivery
Experience using data and evidence to improve outcomes for children, young people or families
Experience measuring project impact and outcomes
Experience identifying and managing risks and dependencies across linked projects or programmes
Experience making decisions within own area of responsibility
Experience influencing or motivating colleagues and partners across different teams, services or organisations without direct authority
Knowledge of Suffolk's children's services and how they connect would be helpful
Ability to manage project plans, risks, dependencies, governance, grant budgets and reporting
Ability to write clear briefings for senior stakeholders and governance boards
Ability to run workshops and consultations with families and professionals
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults
DBS checks or police vetting required for relevant posts

Benefits

Comp & perks

up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
diverse and active staff networks
flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
37 hours per week
Flexible working options available