Project Coordinator (INTERNAL) at East Sussex County Council

Lewes, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Sep, 26

Salary

42899.0

Posted On

22 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Contract Management, KPI Monitoring, Budget Tracking, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, Line Management, Data Analysis, Reporting, Planning and Organizing, Effective Communication, Partnership Building

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Have you got experience of supporting partner organisations that deliver work and learning opportunities for unemployed young people and adults and are you keen to help East Sussex residents to thrive? If you do, then you may be the perfect fit for our Project Coordinator role in the Employment and Skills team at East Sussex County Council. As Project Coordinator, you will play a key role in managing and delivering externally funded ESTAR programmes, ensuring they meet defined objectives, timelines and governance standards. You will be responsible for overseeing delivery partners and contracts, monitoring performance against KPIs, ensuring compliance and securing value for money. The role also involves tracking risks, budgets and overall programme performance, and producing clear and timely reports for funders and stakeholders. In addition, you will build and maintain strong partnerships to address challenges and improve service delivery, while line-managing and supporting staff. Through this, you will contribute to continuous service improvement and help promote positive impact stories which demonstrate the success of the programmes. We are seeking to appoint three Project Coordinators on secondment. These roles are currently fixed term appointments as outlined below: * Project Coordinator (Level Up: Financial Resilience) – to March 27, with possible annual extension to March 29 * Project Coordinator (WorkWell) – funded to March 29 * Project Coordinator (Level Up: Reengagement Support) – 12-months We are looking for candidates who: * Can plan and organise varied workloads, managing competing priorities * Communicate effectively with diverse audiences and present information clearly * Analyse and present complex data clearly * Have experience of programme/project management or support Please download the Job Description and Person Specification [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/cs/groups/public/documents/document/yta5/ndc1/~edisp/ucmfa09475905.docx] for more information. To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. When writing your supporting statement be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/10005] and our statement on the use of AI [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/23001]. Interviews will take place at County Hall in Lewes on Wednesday 22 July 2026. If you are unavailable on this date, please let us know, and we may be able to schedule another time. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/10009] for details. This role offers the chance to lead projects that drive change, working in a supportive environment as part of a wider team. You’ll have access to training and development opportunities. For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Ben Morton at ben.morton@eastsussex.gov.uk [ben.morton@eastsussex.gov.uk] or Holly Aquilina at holly.aquilina@eastsussex.gov.uk [holly.aquilina@eastsussex.gov.uk] to request a MS teams call or phone call. Choose East Sussex! Additional Information Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only. If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) [https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas]. If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

Responsibilities

Manage and deliver externally funded ESTAR programmes by overseeing delivery partners, contracts, and performance against KPIs. Responsible for tracking budgets, risks, and producing reports for funders and stakeholders while line-managing staff.