Have you led a portfolio of projects? Are you able to support partners to deliver work and learning opportunities for disadvantaged young people and adults? Are you keen to help East Sussex residents to thrive?
As ESTAR Delivery Manager, you’ll transform lives by leading employment and skills programmes for those who need them most; shaping pathways into sustainable work and learning and building partnerships that offer life‑changing opportunities. This is a full‑time role with an 18‑month fixed‑term contract, which may be extended subject to funding.
Responsibilities
- Lead on the coordination, monitoring, and reporting of a portfolio of ESTAR programmes, ensuring compliance with funder requirements and performance targets
- Oversee and support Project Coordinators to effectively deliver and coordinate ESTAR programmes, ensuring high‑quality service delivery and consistency across projects
- Work closely with delivery partners, accommodation providers, and other services to build capacity and ensure employment and skills provision is accessible to some of our most vulnerable residents
- Collaborate with DWP and local housing authorities to support individuals in transitioning from unemployment into sustainable employment
- Identify and coordinate appropriate support across a wide range of needs, from confidence building, social interaction, and basic skills development through to professional qualifications and work experience opportunities
- Identify gaps in employment support provision for this cohort, working with funders and providers to develop new schemes and approaches to address these needs
Qualifications
- Can plan and organise varied workloads, managing competing priorities
- Have experience in line management and supporting team development
- Communicate effectively with diverse audiences and present information clearly
- Analyse and present complex data clearly
- Have working knowledge of employment and skills support particularly for vulnerable people
Benefits and Working Conditions
This role offers the chance to lead impactful projects, drive change and work in a supportive environment. You’ll also have access to training and development opportunities.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
Interview Logistics
Interviews will take place at County Hall in Lewes on Monday 20 July 2026. If you are unavailable on this date, please let us know and we may be able to schedule another time.
Priority Status
Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.
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