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In this team you will work towards a more sustainable future for our community. Apply now and become a part of our team…
Salary: £23,500 to £23,893 per annum.
Location: Your main office will be in Chichester with working from home options to be agreed with your line manager.
Contract: Fixed-term until 01/08/2025.
Working pattern: Full-time, 37 hours per week. Flexible working options available, to be agreed with your line manager.
Employer Pension Contribution: 20.70% this alters per annum on the 1 April each year.
Annual leave: 25 days holiday + Bank holidays = 33 days.
In this role, you will be providing an efficient business support service to the sustainability team by prioritising your daily tasks based on team requirements and service objectives.
You will support project and program delivery, including playing a key role in the rollout of our corporate Carbon Literacy program, as well as contributing to our monitoring and evaluation processes.
You will be responsible for carrying out a variety of administrative tasks, which are likely to include:
- Liaising and coordinating with services throughout the council,
- Arranging meetings,
- Documenting and monitoring the progress of meeting action points,
- Tracking performance against targets,
- Analysing data and managing information flows, including assisting the team in staying current with research and policy updates.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and committed team and learn about frontline sustainability delivery within a large, complex organisation.
What we need from you:
- Verbal communication skills.
- Written communication skills.
- Good numeracy skills.
- Ability to embrace change and adapt to changing situations and new ways of working positively and effectively. Including the ability to learn new systems and processes.
- Able to demonstrate an interest in environmental issues / sustainability.
- Experience of working in an office environment and remotely.
- Computer literate.
Rewards and Benefits
We care hugely about wellbeing, allowing time for a good laugh, and developing our team to be the best they can be. Alongside this, we also offer the below benefits:
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
- A generous pension scheme.
- A strong supportive management team.
- Training and development opportunities, including a range of apprenticeships, technical training, coaching and mentoring opportunities.
- A range of discounts including Argos, Samsung, Asos, B&Q and many more.
- Free access to employee assistant programmes.
- Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres.
- A range of commuting and business travel discount and initiatives.
For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our Rewards and Benefits page.
Further Information
For issues or queries regarding your application please contact hrrecruitment@westsussex.gov.uk.
Apply now and be a catalyst for change! Click the apply button below, upload your CV and cover letter explaining how you meet the key skills in the attached job description. Remember to give examples.
Job Reference: EIE01273
