About the Job
As a Connect to Work Coordinator, you will collaborate closely with the Operations Lead and Business Engagement Lead to passionately plan, schedule, and coordinate impactful communications and training, including vital support for employers.
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:
* Responsible for managing financial transactions and collecting and maintaining evidence to ensure the programme adheres to quality assurance standards.
* Promoting success stories and case studies, collaborating with partners to ensure appropriate permissions are obtained, and sharing messaging across the Connect to Work network.
* Serving as a primary point of contact for Connect to Work regarding external inquiries (via phone and email), and engaging with potential and current programme participants, business stakeholders, and colleagues to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
* Following established procedures and processes to respond independently to routine telephone, email, and written inquiries, utilising initiative to address unforeseen challenges as needed.
* Supporting the Operations Lead with regular reporting, data management, and tracking activities.
If you enjoy working in a dynamic environment and value being part of a collaborative team that supports colleagues to achieve improved outcomes for the residents of West Sussex, we want to hear from you
Required Qualifications and Skills
* Degree-level qualification in event management, marketing or business administration, or equivalent workplace experience.
* Experience in effectively communicating with diverse groups, including vulnerable adults and young people.
* Excellent standard of written English, producing engaging communications, accessible reports and recommendations for a diverse range of audiences.
* Skills to use initiative to prioritise competing demands, make sound judgments, and refer inquiries to other team members when appropriate.
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
As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. 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.
You will benefit from 27 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 EIE01466.
For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact the hiring manager Connie Bielsa-Rossi at Connie.Bielsa-
For an informal conversation regarding the application process, please contact Rosa Siracusa (Recruitment Specialist) at Ryan Kappa (Recruitment Resourcer) at
For issues or queries regarding your application please contact .
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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, enhanced 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. More information can be found on our application helppage.
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Job Reference: EIE01466