Another Connect to Work contract win for Seetec

Seetec chosen to deliver Connect to Work in Suffolk, adding another programme to the portfolio

We’re absolutely delighted to share that Seetec has been selected to deliver Connect to Work in Suffolk, launching 1 October 2025. This adds a fourth Connect to Work contract to Seetec’s portfolio.

Over the next five years, Connect to Work in Suffolk will support over 2,700 people who face the toughest barriers to employment – helping them to not only move into good work but remain there.

In the heart of the community

Based in the local community, we’ll bring support directly to the people who need it the most, making their journey into work feel easier and more personal.

The programme will help people with health conditions, disabilities and other barriers to work, while working closely with local employers to champion more inclusive recruitment practices.

A quote from Hannah Parnell (pictured) who is Seetec's Regional Business Development Manager. It reads: "This is an exciting opportunity to support local people into meaningful and lasting work, ensuring no one is left behind."

Hannah Parnell, Regional Business Development Manager says; “We are delighted to have been awarded Connect to Work in Suffolk!

“This is an exciting opportunity to support local people into meaningful and lasting work, ensuring no one is left behind.

“A huge thank you to Suffolk County Council, partners and stakeholders across the county.

“We can’t wait to get started and work together to unlock potential and create brighter futures for Suffolk.”

Sustain and succeed

Following a ‘place and train’ Individual Placement and Support (IPS), Supported Employment model and working closely with employers, Connect to Work will provide voluntary, flexible, individualised support for residents.

In this model, participants are initially helped to find a job and subsequently provided with support and training to sustain and succeed.

Both participants and employers will be provided with support once the participants are in work, ensuring the employment is sustainable.

Teams will work closely with health care services and other partners to reach those economically inactive residents most in need of help.

Seetec will be delivering Connect to Work on behalf of Suffolk County Council, in partnership with Pluss, our Community Interest Company.