To bring this vision to life, we are seeking a dedicated Project Support Officer. This vital role will champion the Economic Growth Team in all aspects of business planning, reporting, management of information and project delivery.
The team delivers a broad range of evidence-led economic initiatives and programmes in response to the needs and opportunities of the West Sussex economy. We are looking for a Project Support Officer to work at the heart of the team supporting with a range of projects and initiatives.
The Opportunity
Salary: £28,624 to £31,067 per annum
Working Pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week (flexible working patterns considered)
Contract type: Fixed term or Secondment until 31 March 2026
Location: County Hall, Chichester and hybrid working from home
Interview date: w/c 24 and 31 March 2025
As the Project Support Officer, you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of a range of new projects, having the opportunity to help shape the approach. The projects supported include delivering the work of the West Sussex Economic Growth Board (WSEGB), a new business-led partnership to help drive and oversee sustainable economic growth across the county. It will also include supporting the delivery of the Connect to Work programme, which aims to support the economically inactive back into work. This is a great opportunity to work in a collaborative team on projects that make a difference in our communities.
You will collect, coordinate and analyse any management information required, as well as plan and assist in the development and staging of a variety of events, including meetings, seminars, briefings etc. You will work within corporate project frameworks.
What are we looking for?
As the successful candidate, you will be self-motivated and well-organised, with excellent interpersonal skills, literacy and numeracy skills. You will be comfortable using your initiative to follow procedures and instructions with minimal supervision. You will have the ability to work well independently and with others.
For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.
Working for us
As well as adding real value to our service users and our communities, as an employer we recognise our employees are central in being able to achieve this. To recognise this, we want to help support your development and provide a great place to work ensuring you can fulfil your full potential, and have access to a range of benefits including:
1. an excellent
2. generous holiday entitlement of 25 days (plus opportunity to buy additional leave)
3. a range of flexible working options, depending on your job role
4. maternity, paternity, dependency and adoption leave
5. volunteering opportunities
6. training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring
7. a range of discounts giving our staff access to hundreds of offers; groceries, travel, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities, high street retailers and the opportunity to save over £1,000 a year through our West Sussex Choices benefits platform (see our Staff discounts page if you are a business looking to offer a discount)
8. health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and Voluntary Health Cash Plans