ESCV Chief Executive Officer (East Sussex Community Voice CIC)
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Job Location:
Eastbourne - UK
Yearly Salary:
£ 52000 - 55000
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Salary: 52000 - 55000 per annum pro rata
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Flexible
Closing date: 22 February 2026
Interview date: Week commencing 02 March 2026 at the ESCV offices in Eastbourne
How to apply: For further details about this exciting opportunity and an application pack please visit and download the Job Description/Person Specification for this post and follow the instructions posted.
Applications require a CV and a personal statement (maximum of 500 words) and only applications with both will be reviewed.
Please upload these via the ESCV job application link provided for the post you are applying for.
If you require an application in another format please do get in contact using the details below.
In your personal statement please refer to the job description & person specification to tell us about any relevant skills and experience and why you are applying for the role.
Who to contact if you have a query: If you wish to discuss this role further please contact Veronica Kirwan ESCV Chief Executive via or call.
For any further information or queries related to the application process please contact:
Tahlia Lippett Business Support Officer via or call.
East Sussex Community Voice
Unit 31
The Old Printworks
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN21 3XQ
East Sussex Communtiy Voice (ESCV) are seeking an outstanding and empathetic leader to become the Chief Executive officer of ESCV working with our directors staff and volunteers to further develop our organisation and make a real difference for people across East Sussex.
As an ambitious Community Interest Company (CIC) we seek someone with strong leadership qualities who can ensure ESCV continues to be an effective and independent agent of local change whilst diversifying and evolving our business.
Since 2013 ESCV has enabled people in East Sussex to have their voices heard in the design commissioning and delivery of services by putting communities at the centre of everything we do. Our work includes delivering an award-winning Healthwatch leading large-scale public engagement and community development projects and hosting the East Sussex Voluntary Community & Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector Alliance.
With imminent changes to Healthwatch and national legislation we are entering a period of transformation. We are looking for an experienced and inspiring leader who can guide our team through this change someone who empowers others builds confidence and sustains a positive collaborative culture.
You will be a strategic thinker and relationship builder at a senior level with a track record of delivering strategies operational plans and projects that achieve tangible outcomes. You will also bring excellent interpersonal skills experience in leading high-performing teams and the ability to manage staff effectively.
In addition you will have experience managing and developing high-level relationships with key decision makers and demonstrate extensive knowledge of public engagement the health and social care landscape company governance business development and income generation and financial control.
If you share our passion for empowering communities and want to lead a dedicated team making a real difference across East Sussex we would be delighted to receive your application.
Required Experience:
Chief
Key Skills
- Office Manager Experience
- Time Management
- Microsoft Office
- Google Docs
- Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- QuickBooks
- Personal Assistant Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Administrative Experience
- Google Suite
About Company
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 fur ... View more
