Project Officer - Planning and Communications (INTERNAL)

Could you help us communicate, plan and deliver effectively for children and young people across East Sussex?

We are looking for an organised and confident Project Officer – Planning and Communications – Governor Services and Clerking to join the Education Division at East Sussex County Council to cover maternity leave from November 2026 for one year.

This is a varied role where you will support the delivery of the Education Division’s priorities. You'll be at the heart of the division, combining communications, forward planning and project support. You will work with colleagues across Education and the wider Council, helping us communicate clearly with schools and education settings, governing bodies and clerks, coordinating key planning and reporting processes to keep projects on track.

You will support governors and schools with day to day questions and queries relating to governance, including supporting leaders and governors with the complaints process.

What are we looking for?

You will need to be a strong organiser and communicator who can manage competing priorities and work confidently with colleagues and stakeholders.

You will be able to:

- communicate complex information clearly, both verbally and in writing
- write for different audiences and produce clear reports and presentations
- organise and prioritise your workload to meet competing deadlines
- analyse and interpret information and data
- monitor budgets
- work independently and use your initiative

You should be educated to RQF Level 3 or have proven experience in a similar role.

Experience of programme or project management/support and organising or representing services at meetings and events is essential. Experience of working in education and of writing for and managing communication tools would be an advantage.

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

This is a secondment opportunity which is only available to existing ESCC employees. Please review the Secondment Policy ( Secondments and Acting Up arrangements | ESCC Intranet ) 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 and our statement on the use of AI .

Interviews will be held 17 November, in person at County Hall, Lewes.

Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.

The Education Division works to improve educational outcomes for children and young people across East Sussex, with a particular focus on those who may be vulnerable to underachievement. This role gives you the opportunity to work across a wide range of activity, supporting the communications, planning and project work that helps the division deliver its priorities.

You will be joining a role where organisation, clear communication and attention to detail can make a real difference.

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 more information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Nicola Blake, Strategic Lead: Intervention and Early Years , on [email protected]

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