Job Description

Do you want to make a real difference for people in East Sussex, delivering Adult Social Care and Health's most important strategic improvement programmes? Then this is the role for you.

As a result of maternity leave, there is an opportunity to lead, shape and implement the departments development priorities. You will focus on work to transform the front-door of Adult Social Care, on leveraging the benefits of digital for adults, carers and staff and on the provision of excellent information and advice services.

You will be working closely with staff at all levels including the Adult Social Care and Health Departmental Management Team, Operational and Commissioning Managers as well as partners such as NHS provider trusts, primary care and voluntary organisations.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have experience of managing a busy service with conflicting demands and priorities
• Have experience of delivering large and complex change programmes
• Have strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and influence others
• Have knowledge of Adult Social Care and Health

This is a high-profile position which provides an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to utilise their existing skills, gain experience and directly support key Council objectives that make a real difference in people's lives.

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

To apply for this role, please follow 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 essential criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests. Your supporting statement should be no longer than 1200 words.

If you are an ESCC employee, you can apply for this role as a secondment with your current Line Manager's agreement. If you would like to do this, please indicate this on your supporting statement.

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

In person interviews will take place in person at County Hall in Lewes the week commencing 2 March 2026. If you are shortlisted for interview and unavailable on these dates, 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.

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 please contact Frood Radford, Assistant Director, Planning Performance and Engagement at frood.radford@eastsussex.gov.uk.

'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

This post is subject to a Basic DBS check. 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.

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.

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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.

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