We are recruiting for a Project Support and Communications Officer

Annual Salary – £24,000 to £26,000 (fte equivalent)
21 hours per week
Office-based (Lewes) with occasional travel across Sussex for events and meetings.
Hybrid working considered.
28 days annual holiday and contributory pension scheme

Action in rural Sussex (AirS) is seeking a customer-focused, friendly Project Support & Communications Officer to join our expanding community buildings team. 

AirS supports rural communities across Sussex to be vibrant and diverse places in which to live and work. Community spaces play an important role in these local communities. They build community cohesion and resilience, support the health and wellbeing of residents, help overcome social isolation. contribute to the creation of vibrant local economies, and reduce carbon emissions by providing services and activities locally, and reducing their own carbon footprint.   

Download the Job description and Person specification HERE

Download the Application Form HERE

Please send your application to: recruitment@ruralsussex.org.uk

Closing Date: Friday 9 January 2026

Interview Date:  Wednesday 4 February 2026

Action in rural Sussex is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. To help us honour this commitment we would ask you to complete the following two surveys:

Equal Opportunities Survey (just over 1 minute to complete)

Recruitment Survey (Less than 1 minute to complete)

Registered name: Sussex Rural Community Council, Charity No: 1035401