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 NHSprovider trusts primarycareand voluntary organisations.
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 peoples lives.
Please download theJob 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 Managers agreement. If you would like to do this please indicate this on your supporting statement.
For guidance on how to write an application see ourhow 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 pagefor details.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contactFrood Radford Assistant Director Planning Performance and Engagement at.
This post is subject to a Basic DBS check. For further information about what is required in this process please go to 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 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 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