Job Description

Do you want to make a positive impact to the lives of residents, working creatively in partnership with others? The Partnerships Programme Lead role offers a sense of achievement in building relationships between multi-agency partners to coordinate the East Sussex Financial Inclusion programme supporting financial wellbeing and resilience.


You will be working alongside our Voluntary and Community Sector (VCSE) money advice partners and related VCSE networks, District and Borough Councils, NHS, Adult Social Care, Children's Services and Public Health teams in coordinating a joined-up approach to address cost-of living challenges and support financial inclusion in East Sussex.

The role is based within the Partnerships Team in the Adult Social Care & Health department, which contributes to key Council priorities including programmes relating to Migrant Support, Financial Inclusion and VCSE Sector support.





We are looking for people who:
Have very strong organisational, communication and engagement skills Has experience of programme management or support and of working across and between organisations and with multiple stakeholders including external partners and service users Has experience of budget management, financial monitoring, and outcomes and performance management. Can plan and organise a varied workload Can communicate effectively with a range of people in a clear, concise and accurate manner Can deliver projects on time and in budget Can analyse, interpret and clearly present data
To apply for this role, please follow the 'Apply Now' button above and upload your CV and a Support Statement. We will be using your Support 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.





Closing date for applications is Sunday 14 September. Interviews will be held in-person week commencing 6 October in Lewes. An MS Teams interview can be arranged if this is required, to accommodate personal circumstances. We will ask for a presentation to be prepared in advance of the interview.


The role is both challenging and rewarding, as it is very much at the heart of the department's and County Council's ambitions to support our communities and develop sustainable approaches that support prevention, early intervention and resident and community wellbeing. It provides opportunities to be creative, innovative and develop strong partnership approaches and initiatives.
We welcome your application and hope you consider working for East Sussex County Council. 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 Mark Hendriks, Head of Partnerships Mark.Hendriks@eastsussex.gov.uk to request a MS teams call or phone call.


'I've worked with the council for over 10 years, and I stay here because I find it really rewarding. I know that I'm making a difference.' - Joe, Information Analyst

Additional Information



This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.



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 https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas



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.