Job Description

Feel Good Suffolk is the county's healthy lifestyles service, supporting residents to stop smoking, manage a healthy weight, and get more active. In just the last year, more than 11,000 people have turned to us for support, and 93% of customers have rated their experience with Feel Good Suffolk as 'Excellent' or 'Good'. Since January 2025, we have helped over 700 people in Suffolk to stop smoking. We're now looking for a

Programme Coordinator

to lead our Smoke Free Generation team and drive forward one of the county's biggest public health priorities.

About the role:

Smoking remains one of Suffolk's most pressing challenges--linked to nearly 1,000 deaths a year and costing the county millions. This role will have real purpose, helping to reduce health inequalities and create lasting change in communities across Suffolk. As Programme Co-ordinator, you will:
Lead and support a team of advisors delivering targeted community projects. Develop project plans, monitor performance, and ensure consistent quality across the service. Build strong partnerships across councils, the NHS, community groups, and local organisations. Support and oversee projects funded through Suffolk's Smoke Free Generation community fund. Produce reports, case studies, and presentations to showcase the impact of the programme. Shape new initiatives that strengthen Suffolk's smoke free future.




You don't need a background in smoking cessation--what matters is your

ability to lead, organise, motivate, and deliver projects that make a difference

. Full training and ongoing support will be provided.

What you will need:

A confident communicator, able to build trust and collaborate with diverse partners. Skilled in project and people management, with experience juggling multiple priorities. Passionate about tackling health inequalities and reaching those who need support most. Adaptable, resilient, and able to think both strategically and creatively. Inclusive and empathetic, with lived experience or community outreach experience a real asset.

Why work for us?

Our benefits include:

Holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 29 days after 5 years (pro rata if part time) plus bank holidays (with an option to buy up to 10 extra days each year subject to approval) Generous pension scheme - contribute between 5.5% and 6.8% (depending on your salary) and the council will contribute 26% Life assurance - a payment of three times your annual salary Flexible working options to enable work/life balance Agile working - ability to work in the office and from home Access to a unique employee benefits package which includes discounts and cashback on supermarkets, high street shops, holidays, mobile phones, electrical goods, savings and loan schemes and many other products and services Salary sacrifice benefits including Cycle to Work scheme, Tusker Leased Car Scheme and SmartTech (buy the latest tech products interest free and repay through your monthly salary) Rail and bus staff discounts A range of Health and Wellbeing initiatives including an employee assistance programme Discounted membership at Abbeycroft Leisure centres A culture of learning inspiring staff to focus on continuous learning Modern office accommodation

For more information:

For an informal discussion about the role please contact:
Georgina Howe, Strategic Manager for Feel Good Suffolk, on 01284 757116 or email howe@westsuffolk.gov.uk. Laura Cooledge, Smoking Cessation lead for Feel Good Suffolk, on 01473 433273 or email cooledge@ipswich.gov.uk




Please note, we are unable to accept CVs. Please follow the online application process to apply.

Closing date:

Wednesday 17 September 2025

Interview date:

29 and 30 September 2025



West Suffolk Council has been rated in the top 10 councils for climate action and as a member of UK100 has demonstrated its commitment to a rapid transition to Net Zero with Clean Air in our communities. The council has declared a climate and biodiversity emergency and is committed to working towards net zero emissions by 2030.