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Job Description
Do you have the experience of supporting projects? Are you keen to help residents in our county thrive?
Job Description
Do you have the experience of supporting projects? Are you keen to help residents in our county thrive?
If you do, then you may be the perfect fit for our ESTAR Project Officer in the Employability and Skills team at East Sussex County Council.
As ESTAR Project Officer, You Will
* Support the coordination and development of ESTAR projects, ensuring alignment with stakeholder needs and funding requirements.
* Maintain project management systems, templates, and documentation, acting as the central source of project information.
* Identify and report project risks, developing mitigation strategies with stakeholders.
* Act as the main point of contact for project enquiries, ensuring timely and professional communication across all channels.
* Contribute to communication strategies and manage stakeholder relationships to support successful project delivery.
* Monitor project budgets, expenditure, and income within set parameters.
* Research, analyse, and produce reports and insights to support evidence-based decision-making.
We Are Looking For Candidates Who
* Can plan and organise varied workloads
* Communicate effectively with diverse audiences
* Can influence and support change using negotiation skills
* Interpret and analyse complex data
* Can monitor budgets effectively
* Have working knowledge of employment and skills support particularly for vulnerable people
To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Cover Letter. We will be using your Cover Letter 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.
Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
Interviews will take place at County Hall in Lewes on Monday 28 July 2025. If you are unavailable on this date, please let us know, and we may be able to schedule another time.
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.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page .
For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Holly Aquilina holly.aquilina@eastsussex.gov.uk or Ben Morton ben.morton@eastsussex.gov.uk to request a MS teams call or phone call.
About Us
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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