Project Officer System Development

East Sussex County Council; Lewes; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Benefits package

County Hall café and staff facilities

Job summary

East Sussex County Council is seeking a dynamic Project Officer to support Children’s Services, improving case recording systems and delivering technical projects. You will work with a range of professionals, ensuring data quality, system enhancements and effective project governance across the education domain.

The role requires strong organisational and communication skills, the ability to manage competing priorities, and a proactive, collaborative approach in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supporting projects; able to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong organisational and communication skills; detail oriented.
• Experience with case recording systems and data quality would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide project support across Children's Services and coordinate development and implementation of projects.
• Develop the Liquidlogic Children’s and Education Systems and maintain related procedures.
• Work with Practice Leads and Senior Managers to identify and drive improvement projects.
• Identify risks, produce guidance, and create process maps for staff.
• Coordinate documentation and ensure timely delivery while meeting deadlines.
• Support staff with training and respond to changing service requirements.

Job description

Ready to take on a role that's both varied and rewarding? We're looking for a dynamic Project Officer to bring energy, organisation and initiative to our friendly team. As a Project Officer, you will work with a wide range of professionals across Children's Services, supporting the development and effective use of case recording systems. You will play a key role in delivering technical projects, implementing system improvements, and undertaking data quality and cleansing activities to support service delivery.

Working across Education services, you will provide both project support and business-as-usual system maintenance. The role requires strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

This is a varied and rewarding role that offers the opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that support positive outcomes for children, young people and their families.

This role is varied and will include duties such as:

• Work with Practice Leads and provide technical and comprehensive project support
• Develop the Liquidlogic Children’s and Education Systems
• Work with Senior Managers to identify improvement projects
• Work independently to co-ordinate the development and implementation of allocated projects
• Maintain Project Management procedures, and associated documentation
• Identify and report on possible areas of risk
• Provide guidance and support to staff
• Write and produce guidance documentation and process maps

In addition to having proven experience in supporting projects, you will be highly motivated, have an excellent eye for detail, able to work collaboratively withstaff, managers and key stakeholders and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment whilst managing conflicting priorities.

If you believe you have the key skills, experience, and attributes we are looking for then we want to hear from you.

This role is subject to a hybrid working agreement with a regular combination of working both at home and in your dedicated office base. Please note this is subject to change at short notice dependent on service requirements and demands. Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

Interviews will take place on Monday 30 November 2026 and will be in person at County Hall, Lewes.

Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.

What can Children’s Services offer you?

• A motivated team committed to the continuous improvement of outcomes for children and young people.
• A commitment to a model of reflective practice based on regular supervision to support all employees in their professional development.
• A continued professional development (CPD) programme to ensure your personal and professional skills and knowledge are enhanced and developed to support the performance of the service.
• A team of motivated and committed peers.
• We also offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
• County Hall provides a café with a full range of hot and cold lunches, snacks and drinks with seating both indoors and out.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Emily Hutton, Service Manager: Practice Lead at [e-mail].

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