Are you comfortable with using databases and management information systems and have excellent data analysis and interpretation skills. Do you strongly believe in the potential of employment to positively influence residents' life opportunities and outcomes? Do you have strong communication skills, able to foster partnership working? If the answer is yes, we want to hear from you! We are seeking a skilled professional to play a central role in the success of Connect to Work, taking day‑to‑day responsibility for monitoring, analysing, and reporting on management information from across the programme. If you are eager to discover more about the Connect to Work programme and see how it can create life-changing opportunities by unlocking the world of work for people across West Sussex and Brighton and Hove, visit our Connect to Work Careers Page. Salary : £32,597 to £35,412 per annum, £26,430 to £28,712 (pro rata for part time) Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until 30 November 2029. Working Pattern: Part-time (30 hours per week) Location: County Hall, West Street, Chichester PO19 1RQ Interview Date: week commencing Monday 16 March 2026 This role requires the successful candidate to travel throughout West Sussex and Brighton & Hove for visits, working flexibly to meet the needs of the programme. Regular attendance at your base location will also be necessary, and there will be opportunities for remote work. Final arrangements will be confirmed with the successful candidate. You will need to be able to travel independently around the county, including to areas that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Pool cars and pool bikes available. About the Job As a Reporting and Compliance Officer, you will work closely with the Reporting and Compliance Lead and colleagues across the Connect to Work team to ensure programme activities remain on track and deliver the outcomes expected. Working on the delivery of the Connect to Work programme promises to offer a unique experience each day, filled with unexpected challenges and rewards! There are several key responsibilities that will be integral to this role, including: Monitoring the programme's compliance by routinely checking that activities, data and reporting processes meet the funding conditions and supported employment standards. Analysing complex performance and outcome data to assess delivery against the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) and Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) models, identifying patterns, variances and areas requiring improvement. Working collaboratively with operational leads and the Reporting and Compliance Lead to identify gaps in quality or outcomes and support the development of effective improvement strategies. Coordinating the Connect to Work risk register, ensuring risks are monitored, recorded, and mitigated through close work with operational teams and commissioned providers. Ensuring data protection processes are robust, compliant with UK data protection law, and aligned with the requirements of the Connect to Work programme. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and feel a genuine passion for being part of a close-knit team, committed to supporting colleagues and making a real difference in the lives of West Sussex residents, we want to hear from you! Required Qualifications and Skills A professional qualification in compliance, governance, finance, project management, or equivalent relevant experience. Strong Microsoft Office skills, including confident use of Excel for data analysis and reporting. Experience working collaboratively to achieve funding or project outcomes. Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, accessible reports and recommendations for diverse audiences. Strong numerical ability, with confidence manipulating and interpreting data. Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise, and manage multiple activities effectively. High attention to detail and a commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality work. Proven ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders, including colleagues and individuals with lived experience, to co‑create and implement ideas. For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached. Rewards and Benefits We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do. A laptop and mobile will be supplied if applicable to your role. You will benefit from 25 days annual leave, rising to 28 days after 5 years' service (pro rata for part time) plus the opportunity to buy additional leave and an excellent local government pension scheme A range of discounts give 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. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our Rewards and Benefits page. Further Information The reference number for this role is CPP01292. Click apply below, upload your CV, and complete the application form, explaining how you meet the key skills in the attached job description and experience you can bring to the role. Please ensure all that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to right to work within the UK, Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, and a health check. Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. 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