East Sussex County Council
Quick overview
East Sussex County Council are a local authority who deliver vital community services to over half a million people. As an employer we offer a diverse and rewarding range of career opportunities. Your chosen pathway could involve work that directly influences the education, social, mental, financial, and physical wellbeing of our residents and shapes the environment within which they live, or you might make your mark within one of the essential functions that supports the delivery of these services.
What is our mission?
East Sussex County Council has four key priorities.
- We are committed to driving economic growth.
- We have a duty to keep vulnerable people safe.
- Through supportive practices we strive to help people to better help themselves.
- Underpinning all of this we ensure we do these things whilst making the best use of our available resources now and for the future.
“As an employer we are absolutely committed to helping you thrive. We are one of the biggest employers, if not the biggest in the county so, that’s a big team to join, lots of opportunities. We’re really keen to maximise people’s ability to reach their potential. It’s a great place to work.’ – Becky Shaw, Chief Executive.
What makes us special?
As a county East Sussex is a truly special place to live and work. Located on the south coast of England it has stunning coastline, beautiful countryside and vibrant, inviting and welcoming local communities. We have a positive learning and development culture, flexible ways of working, a progressive approach to new technologies, and competitive employee benefits including health and wellbeing support. Ultimately, whatever your job role, there is an opportunity do work of real value and purpose that helps others and the communities in which they live.
What positions do we offer?
Across the organisation there are hundreds of roles perfectly suited to different career goals and interests and varying levels of pre-existing knowledge, skills and work experience. We encourage a culture of coaching, learning and growth, so, as your career and future aspirations develop so too can the opportunities available to you and the pathway that you follow through our large and dynamic organisation. Our apprenticeship programme is excellent, and we have many roles that do not require previous experience at all whilst providing the opportunity to gain new qualifications as you work. We train you as you earn.
