Job Description

Do you want to make a difference to East Sussex residents?


An opportunity has arisen to be a project officer within the Safer East Sussex Team. Part of the wider Public Health Team, the Safer East Sussex Team focuses on a range of community safety issues that affect people that live in East Sussex. This role is based in the substance misuse section of the team and will provide vital support across a range of projects that reduce the impact of drug and alcohol use. The work of the team is crucial is delivering work which meets both local and national strategic aims.


This is a varied role which will give the right individual an opportunity to develop their project support skills and will also give them a flavour of leading some appropriate projects. The work will include supporting contract management processes, supporting the team's project manager in driving forward new initiatives to benefit those misusing substances and helping to increase the role those with lived experience of substance misuse play in developing services.


We are looking for an individual who is:


Experience in supporting project work Able to work on team projects whilst using their own initiative Organised and methodical Has an understanding of how the council works with partners to provide services An understanding of addressing the impact of substance is an advantage Please see the full job description for a list of all criteria.

To apply for this role please follow the 'Apply Now' button above. When completing your application 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 find the and Person Specification here .


Interviews will be held on Microsoft teams (unless otherwise requested) and will take place within 4 weeks of the closing date on the advert.


This is an unique opportunity to work on fast paced and varied projects which make a real difference to East Sussex residents.


For more information about the role please contact Caz Kearton-Evans (lead strategic commissioning manager - substance misuse and domestic violence, sexual violence and violence against women and girls) - caz.kearton-evan@eastsussex.gov.uk


We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.