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Job Description
Are you a determined person with strong communication skills who would enjoy supporting busy colleagues to deliver in their roles?
Job Description
Are you a determined person with strong communication skills who would enjoy supporting busy colleagues to deliver in their roles?
Looking for an opportunity to apply your research, writing and coordination skills to ensure our policy documents are coherent, consistent and compliant?
Then this is the job for you!
As a Senior Policy Officer you will work closely with teams across our Adult Social Care and Health department to develop, write and promote policies and practice guidance in East Sussex.
Much like Adult Social Care, the role is wide ranging and is crucial in ensuring we fulfil our legal duties. You will be responsible for developing policy documents to support staff and managers across the department, so experience of drafting policies is essential. You will also be pivotal in leading discussions and presentations with practitioners and senior managers, including those in busy operational roles, to ensure our policy materials are clear and meaningful. Confidence in collaborating and communicating is a must.
The Successful Candidate Will
* Be able to absorb and analyse complex information, think strategically and appreciate implications across Adult Social Care and Health, and the wider county council
* Have knowledge and experience of writing in plain English, accessibility methods, formats and legislation
* Demonstrate analytical ability, and flexible problem-solving skills
* Be able to present complex information clearly, verbally and in writing
So, if you are a highly organised individual, with strong communication skills, and experience of writing and promoting policy documents, then we would love to hear from you!
To apply for this role please follow the 'Apply Now' button. Please ensure your application addresses how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests.
Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification
Interviews will take place in person at County Hall, Lewes BN7 1UE week commencing 30 June 2025. If you are unavailable this week, please let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page .
We would consider recruiting to this post on a job-share arrangement or part-time basis. For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact ASCHPolicy@eastsussex.gov.uk to request a Microsoft Teams call or phone call.
For putting my skills to good use, choose East Sussex!
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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) .
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.
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