• Suffolk County Council (Suffolk Community Libraries)
• Address:  Endeavour House, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX, community based working
• Salary:  £28,598 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours:  37 hours per week, flexible working options available.
• Contract:  Fixed Term or Secondment to 26/7/2027 (maternity cover)

This advert is open to current Suffolk County Council staff only

At Suffolk County Council, we believe that when our people grow, our communities thrive. As a Creative Health Coordinator with Suffolk Community Libraries, you’ll find opportunities to develop your skills, make a meaningful impact, and shape the future of Suffolk.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities 

As our Creative Health Coordinator, you will play a key role in bringing innovative, inclusive and inspiring creative health opportunities to communities across Suffolk. Working at the heart of Suffolk Community Libraries, you will coordinate engaging creative health sessions, build strong relationships with partners and stakeholders, and help shape activities that respond to local needs. From supporting green social prescribing initiatives and creative wellbeing projects to promoting best practice and measuring impact, you will help ensure that libraries remain vibrant community spaces where people can connect, thrive and improve their wellbeing. This is an exciting opportunity to combine organisation, collaboration and creativity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of Suffolk residents every day.

You will need

• excellent written and oral communication skills
• experience of working with external stakeholders
• great organisational skills in order to organise own workload and meet deadlines
• research and problem-solving skills and able to work on own initiative.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (JPP), which you can find in the ‘How to apply’ section towards the bottom of this advert.  

If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.  

The team 

You will work as part of the Suffolk Communities Libraries team delivering the Arts Council England NPO funded and associated programmes. You will be line managed by the Cultural Health Officer, to ensure consistent project delivery across the library service. 

The role will involve working closely with key partners to ensure the delivery of high-quality creative services to local communities.

Empowering Everyone 

We’re 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 want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.

For more information 

Please contact Lisa Brennan (she/her), or Sarah Woodcock for a casual conversation. You can contact them by emailing Lisa.Brennan@suffolk.gov.uk or Sarah.Woodcock@suffolk.gov.uk

If you want to apply for a secondment, read the secondment policy first. Make sure you get permission from your current manager before submitting your application. 

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (Word).

Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.

Step 3 - Upload asupporting statementanswering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template (Word).

1. Give an example of when you worked collaboratively across teams to develop or deliver an activity that met the needs of a particular community or customer group. 

2. Tell us about a challenge you faced when working in a community setting. How did you respond and what did you learn?

3. Tell us about a time when you had to manage competing priorities and deadlines. How did you organise your workload and ensure key tasks were completed successfully? 

Step 4 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details).

Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.

For guidance on completing your application, please see our How to Apply page.

Planning to use Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Please ensure your application still reflects your own skills, experience and ideas. If used inappropriately, your application may not be processed. Please read our guidance for using AI to understand what’s acceptable.

Do you need any reasonable adjustments to help you to apply? If you are disabled and/or have additional support needs, you can request reasonable adjustments. You can do this by contacting our Recruitment Team at recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or 03456 014412.  You can find examples of possible adjustments on our Reasonable Adjustment pages.

Closing date: 11.30pm 19 July 2026.

Interview date: 27 July 2026.

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 (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid 

As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.

In return, you’ll enjoy:

• 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

If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).