Job Description

Would you like to make a difference to the lives and health of people in Sussex? If you are looking for an exciting and varied role within a supportive team, and enjoy working with others to solve problems we would love to hear from you!
We are seeking an organised, motivated, and collaborative individual to help deliver health and care improvement projects in Sussex. The role offers opportunities to work with a range of services, departments and stakeholders in the local health and care system and therefore requires travelling across the county . You will develop, monitor, implement and evaluate change projects to improve the lives and health of people living in Sussex. The job description provides examples of service areas the team are working on.


We are looking for candidates who:


Are good at developing and maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders Are able to work successfully across complex partnerships Are proactive, flexible and good at managing competing priorities Have good analytical skills Have some knowledge of the health and care sector Are able to show an understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities. Have a f ull driving licence or the ability to demonstrate how to meet the travel requirements of the role.
Please download the and Person Specification for more information.


At the bottom of the page, there is a short video from a member of our team explaining why she chose East Sussex.


To apply for this role, please click 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.


For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page.


Interviews will take place in-person at County Hall in Lewes, on Friday 12 December unless you request an interview via Microsoft Teams. If you are invited to interview and are unavailable on the proposed dates, please 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. See our priority status page for details.


Joint Commissioning is a rare opportunity to shape how care is designed and delivered. How many roles allow you to influence an entire system to improve lives and health? In this role, you can; working collaboratively across organisations to create services that truly benefit the people of East Sussex.


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 please contact Samantha Tullett, Strategic Commissioning Manager on 07850103513 or samantha.tullett@eastsussex.gov.uk to request an MS Teams call or phone call.


"I used to live in London before my family and I moved down here to East Sussex. The hybrid working model in place here has been great. The flexibility allows me to work a couple of days from home. As a parent of two young children that's really important." Richard, Assessment and Planning Officer


For work that makes a difference, choose East Sussex!



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.