Job Details

Hours of work: 37 hours per week Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: Sunday 29 May 2016

For an informal discussion, please contact Adam Bryan - Managing Director of the SE LEP

About the Role

Want to deliver real change in the places we live and work?

The SE LEP are looking for a strategic lead to join the secretariat to be the main point of contact for the Managing Authorities, the Growth Delivery team and the wider stakeholder group facilitator. Reporting to the European Structural and Investment Fund Strategy (ESIF) Sub-Committee and the SE LEP Strategic Board, the post holder will ensure that the programmes are delivered in the SE LEP area on target and on time.

Working with private sector groups, Growth Hubs, local authorities, higher education institutions (HEI), research bodies, Rural and Skills Partnerships, opt-in agencies and other LEPs across the country plus the full range of stakeholders to raise awareness and to promote and publicise the ESIF opportunities to potential project applicants.

You will be highly organised, with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. You will have a strong track record and strategic overview of EU Funding programmes, an ability to analyse EU policy, operational documents and reports and experience of working with a wide range of stakeholders with diverse interests. In return, we can offer an exciting and dynamic role with space to flourish for the right candidate.

The host authority is based in Lewes, East Sussex, however you will be required to travel to locations across the SE LEP area.

SE LEP is the South East Local Enterprise Partnership. Further details about who we are and our work can be found on our website

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.

From 6 April 2011 the Home Office has placed a permanent restriction on the number of migrant workers that all Tier 2 (General) Sponsors can recruit. 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.

Equal Opportunities

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.

How to apply

Information for redeployees

If you wish to discuss the above position in more detail or be considered for redeployment into this post, please contact your HR Advisor.