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Work in Sussex and the south-east

Search for vacancies and employers across Sussex and the south-east. There is also information on the creative industries in Sussex.

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Job sites

Sussex

  • 1066jobs.com has jobs across Sussex.
  • BrightonandHoveJobs.com has jobs across Brighton and Hove.
  • Community Base has jobs with charities, community groups, local government and health services in Brighton and Hove.
  • GatwickDiamondJobs.com has jobs in the Crawley and Gatwick areas.
  • Just Brighton Jobs has jobs in Brighton and Hove.
  • Love Eastbourne Jobs has jobs in Eastbourne, Polegate, Bexhill, Hailsham and the surrounding Sussex areas.
  • Possability People - PA noticeboard has vacancies for PAs looking for work, and people who are looking for PAs.
  • Tutor Hunt allows you to access private tuition opportunities across the region.

Aggregator sites

  • Adzuna and Indeed harvest data from multiple job sites with a single search and speed up your job hunting.

News Media

  • The Argus is Brighton and Hove’s local newspaper and job site.
  • The Eastbourne Herald is Eastbourne's local newspaper and job site.
  • Wealden Advertiser has job listings for the Wealden area.

South-east and London 

South-east

  • Hampshire Business Information has information about business activity and the local economy.
  • HampshireJobs.org.uk has jobs with local authorities across the county.
  • Jobs in Surrey has jobs in all industries across the county.

London

  • Graduatejobs.com - London has opportunities in London and the Home Counties.
  • London Councils
  • This is London.

Employers in Sussex

Business directories and associations 

  • Brighton & Hove Chamber of Commerce, Eastbourne Chamber of Commerce and Sussex Chamber of Commerce are networks of local businesses. Each has a members’ directory which is searchable by industry.
  • Gatwick Diamond Business Association Directory is a members’ directory is searchable by industry. The Gatwick Diamond is an economic area covering a 30 mile radius from Gatwick Airport.
  • Yell.com is useful as a local business search engine.

Major local employers

The local economy is dominated by small to medium sized employers (SMEs) which make up 99.8% of businesses. However, there are also large employers operating locally, many in the public sector:

Local authorities and public services

  • Brighton and Hove City Council
  • Crawley Council
  • East Sussex County Council
  • Lewes and Eastbourne Council
  • Sussex Police
  • Wealden District Council
  • West Sussex County Council

Healthcare

  • Brighton and Hove CCG
  • Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust
  • East Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust
  • Eastbourne, Hailsham and Seaford CCG
  • Sussex Community NHS Trust

Further and Higher Education

  • Brighton Metropolitan College
  • East Sussex College Group
  • University of Brighton
  • University of Sussex

Financial services, legal services and business

  • American Express
  • DMH Stallard
  • Legal and General
  • Lloyds TSB

Transport

  • Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company
  • Stagecoachbus.com
  • Gatwick Airport
  • LD Lines
  • Southern

Other employers in the south-east

  • Kent County Council
  • GradsKent offers a graduate scheme in Kent for those wanting a career in the public sector.
  • Southampton City Council

Creative industries in Sussex

The creative industries are an important part of the local economy. These links are to local organisations, institutions and studios offering work/ exhibition space and other forms of support.

Local organisations

  • Brighton and Hove Arts and Creative Industries Commission develops policy, raises funds, provides advice and delivers programmes.
  • Brighton Museum and Art Gallery includes information on museums and galleries throughout Brighton.
  • Carousel inspires people with learning disabilities to achieve their artistic ambitions. Volunteering opportunities available.
  • Chalk Gallery is a Lewes-based collaborative project involving local artists.
  • Fabrica has exhibition opportunities, artist resources and volunteering.
  • Lighthouse is a digital culture agency based in Brighton, supporting, commissioning and exhibiting work by artists and filmmakers.
  • The Sussex Guild is a group of professional designers and makers of fine contemporary and traditional craftwork.

Studios/ collective spaces

  • Artist Kellie Miller offers artists the opportunity to work with her on an apprentice and internship basis, or to provide mentoring on your work and business practices.
  • The Werks Group offers affordable spaces from co-working (drop-in) and individual desks to small studio space and larger move-in office space.
  • Claremont Studios is a community interest company dedicated to providing a supportive environment for artistic creativity, enterprise and learning
  • Membership with Paddock Studios offers free classes, discounted artists’ materials and a chance to exhibit at the annual group show.
  • Phoenix Arts Association has studio, venue and space hire opportunities.
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