Job Description

Are you keen to help East Sussex residents to thrive? Do you enjoy supporting projects through systems and processes? Do you have customer service skills?


If you do, then you may be the perfect fit for our Connect to Work Participant Engagement Coordinator in the Employability and Skills team at East Sussex County Council.


As Participant Engagement Coordinator you will:


Oversee and work with a team of project officers to deliver a swift and efficient triage service, recruiting people onto local employment and skills programmes Support internal business systems Work closely with internal and external delivery teams Support with compiling reports and data management
We are looking for candidates who:


Can provide good customer service and provide clear succinct advice Can plan and organise varied workloads, for themselves and others Communicate effectively with diverse audiences Can influence and support change using negotiation skills Interpret and analyse complex data Have working knowledge of employment and skills support particularly for vulnerable people
This role offers the chance to support the delivery of meaningful 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.


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 download the & Person Specification for more information.


Interviews will take place at County Hall in Lewes on Monday 22 September 2025. If you are unavailable on this date, please let us know and we may be able to schedule another time.


For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Ben Morton ben.morton@eastsussex.gov.uk or Amy Morris Amy.Morris@eastsussex.gov.uk to request a MS teams call or phone call.



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.