Lewes, East Sussex, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
Job Info
- Job Identification 4012
- Job Category Policy and Governance
- Posting Date 08/07/2026, 01:22 PM
- Apply Before 08/23/2026, 10:59 PM
- Locations County Hall, Lewes, BN7 1UE, GB (Hybrid)
- Enable Applications Yes
- Working Hours Up to 37
- Salary From 28,720
- Salary To 29,398
- Working Pattern Full Time or Part Time
- Contract Type Fixed Term Contract
- Number of Openings 1
Job Description
Do you enjoy writing and editing clear and engaging information? If you can critically review information and think about wider implications, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
As a Policy Officer Intern,you’llplay a pivotal role in ensuring that Adult Social Care & Health (ASCH) staff have access to clear,up to dateand meaningful information on policy and plansthat support theirday-to-dayroles. You will play an important role in undertaking research of national policy and legislative changes, analysing implications and coordinating feedback with operational teams. You will work closely with the Policy Unit, the wider Policy and Strategic Development Team, and teams from across the ASCH department to develop and coordinate plans and policydocuments that underpin organisational and departmental priorities and legallycompliantservices.
Much likeadult social care itself, the role is broad,fastpacedand helps ASCH meet its statutory duties and make a meaningful difference to practitioners and the people they support.
We are looking for someone with:
- Clear,confidentand concise written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to analyse information, think critically and consider wider implications across the department
- Ability to use technology such asMicrosoft 365 (e.g. Outlook, Excel, Word)
Please note this is a 6-month fixed term opportunity. If you are interested in this role as a secondment, please ensure you have the agreement of your line manager before applying.
Interviews will take place inperson at County Hall, Lewes BN7 1UE on the week commencing 31 August 2026. If you are unavailable at this time, please let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview.
Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See ourpriority status page for details.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page .
We would consider recruiting to this post on a full or part-time basis. For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contactASCHPolicy@eastsussex.gov.uk to request a Microsoft Teams call or phone call.
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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 toWork 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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