A region that resists easy definition

There isn't one Sussex experience.

There are urban centres and rural communities, coastal towns and suburbs, major economic locations and areas where longstanding social challenges remain.

That variety is one of the defining characteristics of the region and should be reflected honestly in how we talk about living and working here.

Wherever you are based, working for Sussex & Brighton means engaging with the breadth of that geography rather than seeing the region through the lens of one city or locality.

Coast, countryside, towns and city

Sussex offers a fantastic quality of life, with coast, countryside, towns and city life all within easy reach. From the South Downs and extensive coastline to thriving towns and the energy and culture of Brighton & Hove, there is real variety in where and how you can live. Whether you are drawn to coastal living, rural communities or a more urban lifestyle, Sussex offers the chance to find somewhere that works for you. It is this combination of landscape, communities and different ways of life that makes the region such an attractive place to call home.

Connected, but distinctive

Sussex's connections with London and other parts of the country are useful, but they aren't the reason to work here.

The opportunity is the region itself.

Its mix of communities, institutions, economic assets, businesses and landscapes makes Sussex a complex and interesting place in which to work.

For senior leaders joining Sussex & Brighton now, the professional proposition is equally distinctive: a chance to help establish an organisation whose work spans the region, while there is still genuine scope to influence how that organisation develops.