Do you have communication, organisational and interpersonal skills and want to be part of the team developing a critical new initiative reducing disruption across East Sussex highways? If so, apply now!

Within the Highways Department it is our responsibility to keep people moving safely across the network and, in April 2025 we introduced a lane rental scheme which is a national initiative that sits alongside our network management permit scheme. 

As Lane Rental Project Officer, you will be part of the Lane Rental Scheme team. Your responsibilities will include identifying all stakeholders and potential bidders. You will undertake preliminary feasibility studies with partners and stakeholders and process bids ready for consideration by the Surplus Funds Governance Group. You will also support project commissioning and monitoring. 

Our office is based at Ringmer Depot but our hybrid working arrangements allow for a mix of working from home and office based throughout the week.  

We are looking for candidates with: 

• Interpersonal and partnership working skills 
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of customers using tact and diplomacy 
• The ability to motivate themselves and others in building and maintaining a positive profile of highways
• Able to use own initiative to solve problems, improve processes, and welcome change

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

If you meet these requirements and are looking to develop your career and knowledge within East Sussex Highways, we would be very interested in hearing from you. 

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 in person at Ringmer Depot unless you request an interview via Microsoft Teams. Interviews will be taking place on Monday 9 February. If you are unavailable on this date let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you.

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

This is a unique opportunity to shape and be part of this new, exciting initiative introduced to East Sussex Highways in April 2025 which will have a real and meaningful impact on residents, visitors and anyone using the highway network in East Sussex.

What can we offer you? 

• Training and development 
• Flexible working 
• Hybrid working 
• Generous annual leave entitlement 
• A generous pension scheme 

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

Vocational Training through Apprenticeships is now available to our staff, ranging from entry level to degree level qualifications. You can talk to the hiring manager and the apprenticeship team about what qualifications would be relevant to you and this job role, and if it is possible to support you in apprenticeship training.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Pippa Mabey, Performance and Service Development Team Manager at [email protected] to request a MS teams call or phone call.

'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, choose East Sussex!