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Relief Qualification and Assessment Officer

East Sussex County CouncilEastbourne, East Sussex, United Kingdom, South East

Salary
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Contract
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Location
Eastbourne, East Sussex, United Kingdom
Closes
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Overview

This is a local council role with East Sussex County Council based in Eastbourne, East Sussex, United Kingdom. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.

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Job description

Are you a motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible Relief Trainer who could provide cover and support across our training programmes and Care Certificate when required? If so, apply now.

As a Relief Qualification and Assessment Officer, you will deliver high-quality training sessions, support learners to achieve their goals, and maintain a positive and engaging learning environment.

  • Deliver training sessions in line with JCR standards and procedures.
  • Support learners throughout their training journey.
  • Maintain accurate records and complete required documentation.
  • Promote learner engagement and positive outcomes.
  • Provide cover for planned and unplanned trainer absences.

What We're Looking For

  • Previous training, coaching, mentoring, or teaching experience is desirable.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to engage and motivate a diverse range of learners.
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Flexible approach and willingness to work across sites

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 in person at St. Marys House (in Eastbourne) within 2 weeks of the closing date of the advert.

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

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, has strong communication skills, and can adapt quickly to different training needs.

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.

If you wish to have an informal discussion about the role please contact Alistair Gordon-Watkins. Service Coordinator on Alistair.gordon-watkins@eastsussex.gov.uk

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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 Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

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.

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How this role compares

There are 3,980 council roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 370 of them in South East.

East Sussex County Council has 94 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.

These figures are calculated from the vacancies GovJobs currently holds, not from official pay statistics. They are a guide to the market, not a valuation of this post.

How to apply

GovJobs does not take applications or send your details to the employer. Use the apply button to open the official East Sussex Council advert, then check the employer's instructions, attachments, person specification and closing time before applying.

This listing was last checked on 21 Oct 2026, 04:35. If the official advert has changed or closed, report it and we will review the listing.

Why this listing is on GovJobs

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