Job Description
Do you want to play a key role in improving outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) through meaningful system change? If you do, you could be an excellent fit for our Project Officer: SEND reforms.
This new and exciting role offers the opportunity to support with significant policy change and make a real difference for children and families. You will support the delivery of SEND reforms across East Sussex, working closely with the Strategic Lead: SEND Reforms to help coordinate workstreams, keep plans on track and ensure effective stakeholder engagement. You will gather and analyse information, support strong project governance, and help translate policy and reform priorities into clear, practical actions. Working alongside senior managers and colleagues across education, health and social care, you will play an important role in supporting meaningful improvements for children, young people and families.
We Are Looking For Candidates Who
- Have experience supporting projects or programmes in a complex organisation.
- Can build effective relationships with partners and stakeholders across services.
- Communicate clearly and confidently, producing concise updates and accurate documentation.
- Can manage competing priorities and maintain strong attention to detail under pressure.
- Have strong IT skills, including confident use of Microsoft Office applications.
Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.
This is a great opportunity to be at the centre of a high-profile national SEND reform programme and play a part in turning policy into practical improvements for children and families.
We offer a 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 contact Charlotte Funnell, Senior Manager – Operations at Charlotte.Funnell@eastsussex.gov.uk to request a MS teams call or phone call.
The best thing about working for East Sussex is knowing every person who works here cares about our residents and wants to achieve the best outcomes for them, Casey, Project Officer
For work that makes a difference, choose East Sussex!
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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.
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