Project Manager - Workforce Board in Lewes

Do you want to help shape the future of adult social care in East Sussex? This is an exciting opportunity to lead high-profile workforce projects that support recruitment, retention, staff experience and future workforce planning - making a real difference to the people who deliver vital care and support every day.

We are looking for a creative, organised and proactive Project Manager to join our Training, Workforce and Organisational Development team. The team supports staff across Adult Social Care and leads the ambitious Workforce 2030 Programme. This role will play a key part in co-ordinating and delivering workforce projects linked to the Adult Social Care Workforce Board, including recruitment and retention, workforce campaigns, future workforce planning and initiatives that support both our internal workforce and the wider care market.

You will be joining at an exciting time, through the Workforce 2030 Programme we are developing practical, people-focused work that responds to some of the biggest challenges facing adult social care like attracting and keeping great people, supporting staff wellbeing and engagement, strengthening leadership and management and preparing for the future workforce we will need. This role offers the chance to be right at the centre of that work, turning ideas into action and helping services make evidence-based decisions that improve outcomes for staff, services and the people we support.

You will develop detailed project plans, work with senior stakeholders and partners, support new and innovative recruitment campaigns, use evidence and data to monitor impact, produce reports and business cases, and present updates to relevant boards and groups, including the Departmental Management Team.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have strong organisational and co-ordination skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines and deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Can analyse and present complex information clearly, both verbally and in writing, including preparing reports for a range of stakeholders.
• Are confident working with multiple stakeholders, including internal departments, external partners and service users, and can influence without direct authority.
• Have experience of programme or project management or project support, including knowledge of project management methods, risk identification and governance.
• Understand the public sector and can demonstrate a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

This role supports hybrid working, with a minimum expectation of one day per week in the office in Lewes. There is flexibility around working arrangements, and you will be welcome to spend more time in the office if you prefer regular face-to-face collaboration with colleagues.

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.

Please cover the below in your supporting statement:

• Your experience of managing or supporting projects, including how you organise work, manage competing priorities and keep delivery on track.
• Your ability to analyse information and present it clearly in writing or verbally to different audiences.
• Your experience of working with a range of stakeholders, including how you build relationships and influence others without direct authority.
• How you have used evidence, data or research to inform planning, decision-making or improvement activity.
• Your understanding of public sector services and the importance of making best use of public resources.
• How you demonstrate a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in your work.
• Any experience you have of recruitment, retention, workforce planning, organisational development or service improvement.

Interviews will be taking place on 10 and 11 June 2026. If you are unavailable on these dates, let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist.

This is a varied and influential role for someone who enjoys bringing people together, solving problems, managing complexity and helping important work move forward. “This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make a visible difference to the adult social care workforce. The successful candidate will be joining a team that is ambitious, supportive and genuinely committed to improving recruitment, retention and staff experience through the Workforce 2030 programme.”

We offer an excellent and diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page. Vocational Training through Apprenticeships is now available to our staff, ranging from entry level to degree level qualifications. You can talk to the hiring manager and the apprenticeship team about what qualifications would be relevant to you and this job role, and if it is possible to support you in apprenticeship training.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Emily Liebig, Workforce Lead Adult Social Care & Health, via emily.liebig@eastsussex.gov.uk to request a Microsoft Teams call or phone call.

We choose East Sussex because we want to make a real difference - for our residents, our communities and our workforce. Choose East Sussex and help us shape the future of adult social care.