Project Officer - Planning and Communications (INTERNAL)

Could you help us communicate, plan and deliver effectively for children and young people across East Sussex? We are looking for an organised and confident Project Officer - Planning and Communications - Governor Services and Clerking to join the Education Division at East Sussex County Council to cover maternity leave from November 2026 for one year. This is a varied role where you will support the delivery of the Education Division's priorities. You'll be at the heart of the division, combining communications, forward planning and project support. You will work with colleagues across Education and the wider Council, helping us communicate clearly with schools and education settings, governing bodies and clerks, coordinating key planning and reporting processes to keep projects on track. You will support governors and schools with day to day questions and queries relating to governance, including supporting leaders and governors with the complaints process., The Education Division works to improve educational outcomes for children and young people across East Sussex, with a particular focus on those who may be vulnerable to underachievement. This role gives you the opportunity to work across a wide range of activity, supporting the communications, planning and project work that helps the division deliver its priorities.

You will need to be a strong organiser and communicator who can manage competing priorities and work confidently with colleagues and stakeholders. You will be able to:

• communicate complex information clearly, both verbally and in writing
• write for different audiences and produce clear reports and presentations
• organise and prioritise your workload to meet competing deadlines
• analyse and interpret information and data
• monitor budgets
• work independently and use your initiative
You should be educated to RQF Level 3 or have proven experience in a similar role. Experience of programme or project management/support and organising or representing services at meetings and events is essential. Experience of working in education and of writing for and managing communication tools would be an advantage., You will be joining a role where organisation, clear communication and attention to detail can make a real difference.