Senior Service Manager: Tackling Loneliness

Sussex Community Development Association (SCDA) has been supporting people & communities to thrive for over 25 years. We run a range of projects & services aimed at improving economic stability and opportunity, health & wellbeing, and tackling loneliness, social isolation and social cohesion.  Come and join our flexible, inclusive & friendly organisation, and work in a role which gives you great job satisfaction with a fabulous team!

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Senior Service Manager: Tackling Loneliness  

Part time 25 hours per week 3-year East Sussex County Council funded programme

Based Newhaven or Eastbourne depending on successful candidate location and service needs, with travel across East Sussex

Salary range £35,304 – £41,363 per annum pro rata dependent on qualification, skills and experience (upper range awarded to exceptional / highly experienced candidates)

Be at the heart of a movement that’s reshaping how East Sussex tackles loneliness.

SCDA, East Sussex County Council, the East Sussex Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector Alliance are bringing partners together to tackle loneliness. The next phase of our Tackling Loneliness Programme from 2026-29 will make further progress towards our vision for East Sussex to be a place where no-one feels lonely and our mission to reduce loneliness and build a connected and supportive community for all.

As the Senior Service Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping this bold, system‑shifting programme that brings partners, communities and seldom‑heard voices together to create lasting change. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in collaborative environments, loves connecting people and ideas, and is energised by building new ways of working. If you’re driven by purpose, skilled at orchestrating complex partnerships, and inspired by the chance to make a meaningful impact on people’s lives, this role offers the space, challenge and creativity to make a difference.

With a track record in effective collaboration with stakeholders at all levels within the public, private and VCSE sectors, you will be accustomed to organising and running meetings and forums to gain insight and take forward ideas from across the partnership.

We are looking for people to join our team who have the qualities and skills we feel would most benefit our clients & communities; professionalism, empathy, kindness and understanding. In return, we understand people want to work in a supportive environment with friendly colleagues. We offer a flexible, hybrid approach to delivery wherever possible, annual leave of 25 days per year pro rata plus bank holidays and sick pay from the start (increasing with service), additional sick pay per year for planned operations and recovery, a pension scheme, bereavement leave, and managers who are available to you… plus a day off for your birthday!

Vacancy closes: at 5pm Sunday 31 st May 2026

1 st stage interviews to be held in Newhaven on Wednesday 10th & Thursday 11th June 2026

Completed application forms should be sent to HR via email to hr@sussexcommunity.org.uk.

You may think that you’re not a 100% match to what we’re looking for, but we recognise that some skills and experience may be transferable rather than an exact match.If you’re unsure about whether to apply, please do contact the HR team on hr@sussexcommunity.org.uk and we would be happy to arrange an informal discussion with the recruiting manager.