Project Officer – Employment & Skills at East Sussex County Council

Lewes, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Sep, 26

Salary

32067.0

Posted On

22 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Coordination, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Analysis, Budget Monitoring, Risk Management, Customer Service, Report Writing, Planning and Organizing, Effective Communication, Partnership Management

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Do you have the experience of working with partners to support work and learning opportunities for disadvantaged young people and adults and are you keen to help residents in our county thrive? If you do, then you may be the perfect fit for our Project Officer in the Employment and Skills team at East Sussex County Council. As Project Officer, you’ll help bring employment and skills programmes to life, coordinating delivery, managing key information, and supporting strong partnerships. You’ll turn insight into action, ensuring projects run smoothly and make a meaningful, measurable impact. You will support the coordination and development of employment and skills projects, ensuring they meet stakeholder needs and funding requirements. You will maintain project systems, documentation, and templates, acting as a central source of information, while identifying and managing risks in collaboration with stakeholders. The role involves acting as the main point of contact for enquiries, ensuring clear and professional communication, and contributing to stakeholder engagement and communication strategies. You will also monitor budgets, expenditure, and income, alongside researching, analysing and producing reports to support evidence-based decision-making. We are looking for candidates who: * Can plan and organise varied workloads * Communicate effectively with diverse audiences * Interpret and analyse data * Ability to provide effective customer service * Ability to work in a team and on own initiative Please download the Job Description and Person Specification [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/cs/groups/public/documents/document/yta5/ndc3/~edisp/ucmfa09477183.docx] for more information. To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please 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 Monday 20 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 support the delivery of impactful projects, drive change, and work in a supportive environment. You’ll also have access to training and development opportunities. For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Jan Walls, Senior Project Officer at jan.walls@eastsussex.gov.uk [jan.walls@eastsussex.gov.uk] to request a MS teams call or phone call. We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page. [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/11003] 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

The Project Officer coordinates employment and skills programmes, managing project systems, documentation, and stakeholder partnerships. They are responsible for monitoring budgets, analyzing data, and producing reports to ensure measurable impact for disadvantaged residents.