Do you want to use your communication skills to make a difference to the health and wellbeing of thousands of people living in East Sussex? If so, this could be the role for you! As a council we are working closely with our colleagues in the NHS and other local partners as the East Sussex Health and Social Care Partnership. We've been working together for several years to help improve the health and wellbeing of local people, reduce health inequalities, and break down barriers between health and social care. You will be responsible for a monthly e-newsletter, coordinating a number of key meetings, and supporting communication activity across the partnership. This role requires close working with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively tailor and target communications to our audiences, to ensure all communications are accessible and inclusive. The successful candidate will be creative, accurate and thoughtful and have experience in:

• Editing a successful e-newsletter
• Writing engaging copy
• Building relationships between organisations
• Working in, or with, health and social care services
The role is fixed-term for up to 12 months to cover parental leave. It is a hybrid working role, and you would need to be able to attend County Hall in Lewes on Tuesdays and other days if needed. You'd be part of the friendly and welcoming Insight, Information and Communications team in Adult Social Care and Health. To apply for this role follow the 'Apply Now' button above. When completing your application be sure to address how you meet the criteria as advertised drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests. Interviews are expected to take place the week beginning 7 April. They will be carried out in-person at County Hall in Lewes unless you request a virtual interview. You will be asked to prepare a task for the interview. This role offers the opportunity to work on rewarding, interesting and meaningful communications that can make a significant difference to the health and wellbeing of local people. You have the chance to build relationships with colleagues across health and social care, and to be a key connection point between them. We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our For an informal discussion about this opportunity, contact Cathy Heys, Strategic Manager for Insight, Information and Communication at "I've worked with the council for over 10 years, and I stay here because I find it really rewarding. I know that I'm making a difference." Joe, Information Analyst For work that makes a difference Additional information Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only. Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency's Points-based Immigration System. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits. 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. If 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. Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch. Company information East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.