Project Assistant – Careers Hub in Lewes

Are you passionate about business admin and working with education and employers, with a particular focus on alternative provision and primary schools? If you are, you could be the perfect fit for our East Sussex Careers Hub project officer role.

As a Project Officer, you will play a vital role in supporting the careers hub in its work with employers and schools/colleges.

You’ll be the first point of contact for enquiries and will work closely with partners and participants particularly projects related to primary careers and alternative provision schools. You’ll help keep processes running smoothly while maintaining excellent communication and accurate records.

This role is available as one full‑time position (37 hours). This role is hybrid.

The role is 1-year fixed term until 31 August 2027

We are looking for candidates who:

• Can manage and organise varied workloads, working to short deadlines
• Can communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of people
• Has the ability to plan clearly and support project delivery
• Can provide customer service with empathy and professionalism
• Has strong IT skills, including Microsoft 365 and database systems
• Can understand data protection and maintain confidentiality at all times

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

To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. When writing your supporting statement 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 take place in person at County Hall in Lewes. Interviews will be taking place on Tuesday 11 August.

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

We are looking for a proactive and highly organised Project Officer to join our Careers Hub team. This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people while working with a wide network of employers, educators and stakeholders. You will be part of a collaborative team committed to improving skills, careers education and employer engagement across the region.

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 Jennie Cole, Operational Careers Hub lead Jennie.cole@eastsussex.gov.uk or Wendy Gorham, Strategic Careers Hub Lead, wendy.gorham@eastsussex.gov.uk to request an MS teams call or phone call.

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