Data Officer – Adult Learning

Do you enjoy working with data and take pride in getting the details right and are you looking for a role where your attention to detail can make a real difference? If so, you could be a great fit for our Adult Learning Data Officer role in the Employment and Skills Team at East Sussex County Council.

As Data Officer, you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of Adult Learning programmes across East Sussex by ensuring learner and programme data is accurate, complete and up to date. Working closely with colleagues and delivery partners, you will maintain high-quality records, support data collection and reporting processes and help ensure information is submitted accurately and on time. You will also promote strong data quality practices and consistent record keeping, providing reliable information to support programme monitoring and delivery.

This role is a one-year fixed term contract with the potential for extension, subject to funding.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have experience of working in an administrative or data-focussed role
• Have attention to detail
• Can communicate effectively with a range of people and work collaboratively as part of a team
• Are organised, able to manage their workload and comfortable using IT systems to input and maintain data

Please download the job description and person specification for more information.

To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.

For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page  and our statement on the use of AI.

Interviews will take place at County Hall in Lewes on Monday 10 August 2026. If you are unavailable on this date, please let us know, and we may be able to schedule another time. 

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

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team and build your experience in a data-focused role that makes a real difference to Adult Learning programmes. Full training and development opportunities will be provided.

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 Rebecca Jones, Adult Learning Manager, Rebecca.jonesCS@eastsussex.gov.uk.