Job Description
Do you want to make a difference for people experiencing health inequalities? And help make sure that everyone can benefit from local mental health support? Our position as Outreach and Engagement Officer may be the ideal role for you.
As part of our small, friendly Community Mental Health Commissioning Team, you will build and maintain strong partnerships with community organisations, providers and statutory partners to improve access to mental health support and address health inequalities. You will engage with local groups and people with lived experience, to help ensure mental health services are equitable, inclusive and accessible for everyone.
You will work with partners to develop consistent approaches to equality data collection and reporting. You’ll help seldom heard or underserved communities, using insights from your sources to inform service improvements and promote earlier access to appropriate mental health support.
You will predominantly work from home, with occasional travel.
We are looking for candidates who have
- Ability to communicate and engage effectively with a range of people and communities.
- Ability to analyse, interpret and present data.
- Understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion legislation.
- Knowledge of health and social care systems relating to mental health.
- Experience working with community groups, particularly those affected by inequality or disadvantage.
- Experience of planning and delivering presentations, workshops or training.
Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information. We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community and particularly encourage those from people from groups that are underrepresented or disproportionately affected by inequality and disadvantage.
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 are scheduled for Tuesday 13 October 2026, and will be held on Microsoft Teams. If you are unavailable on this date, please 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.
Make a difference by empowering communities and helping to make sure that people from all backgrounds can access support with their mental health and wellbeing.
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 please contact sara.candler@eastussex.gov.uk , Strategic Commissioning Manager (Mental Health) to request a response by email or phone call.
The best thing about working for East Sussex is knowing every person who works here cares about our residents and wants to achieve the best outcomes for them. Casey, Project Officer.
For work that makes a difference choose East Sussex.
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Additional Information
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
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. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas
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.