Project Coordinator (INTERNAL)

Company: East Sussex County Council
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Location: Lewes
Job Description:

Role Overview

Have you got experience of supporting partner organisations that deliver work and learning opportunities for unemployed young people and adults and are you keen to help East Sussex residents to thrive? If you do, then you may be the perfect fit for our Project Coordinator role in the Employment and Skills team at East Sussex County Council.

Responsibilities

As Project Coordinator, you will play a key role in managing and delivering externally funded ESTAR programmes, ensuring they meet defined objectives, timelines and governance standards. You will be responsible for overseeing delivery partners and contracts, monitoring performance against KPIs, ensuring compliance and securing value for money. The role also involves tracking risks, budgets and overall programme performance, and producing clear and timely reports for funders and stakeholders. In addition, you will build and maintain strong partnerships to address challenges and improve service delivery, while line‑managing and supporting staff. Through this, you will contribute to continuous service improvement and help promote positive impact stories which demonstrate the success of the programmes.

Fixed Term Appointments

  • Project Coordinator (Level Up: Financial Resilience) – to March 27, with possible annual extension to March 29
  • Project Coordinator (WorkWell) – funded to March 29
  • Project Coordinator (Level Up: Reengagement Support) – 12‑month term

Desired Qualifications

  • Can plan and organise varied workloads, managing competing priorities
  • Communicate effectively with diverse audiences and present information clearly
  • Analyse and present complex data clearly
  • Have experience of programme/project management or support

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Posted: July 4th, 2026