Curriculum Support Officer

West Sussex County Council; England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government organization in West Sussex is seeking a professional for a part-time role focused on supporting Adult Learning programmes. Responsibilities include assisting management, monitoring program performance, and collaborating with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications, strong communication and IT skills, and an understanding of project management. The position offers a salary between £27,254 and £28,598 per year and various benefits including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave (rising to 28 after 5 years)

Local government pension scheme

Discount platform for various offers

Qualifications

• A Level, BTEC, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent qualification, or demonstrable comparable experience.
• Solid and accurate IT knowledge, such as proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel.
• An understanding of project management processes and policies.
• Experience within project management or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily support to the Adult Learning Management Team.
• Monitoring programme performance and delivering customer support.
• Working with partners to provide advice and guidance to Adult Learning customers.
• Ensure administrative support aligns with inspection schedules.

Skills

Communication skills

IT proficiency (Microsoft Office Excel)

Problem-solving abilities

Project management knowledge

Experience in adult learning curriculum

Education

A Level, BTEC, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Excel

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate professional to serve as a vital support to our senior leaders, driven by a genuine commitment to making a meaningful difference to the lives of Adult Learners.

This role is pivotal in enhancing services and opening future opportunities for residents across West Sussex.

Your work will be at the centre of supporting the development and administration of Adult Learning programmes which improve the lives and outcomes for individuals, families and communities, support economic growth, improve employment, social inclusion, health and wellbeing.

Salary: £27,254 to £28,598 per annum, £15,468 to £16,231 (pro rata for part time)

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Part-time (21 hours per week)

Location: County Hall, West Street, Chichester, PO19 1RQ

Interview Date: Thursday 05 February and Friday 06 February 2026

Regular attendance at your designated base location will also be necessary, and there will opportunities for some remote work. Final arrangements will be confirmed with the successful candidate.

About the Job

The role is based in the Adult Learning Service, and no two days are ever quite the same! There will be some key responsibilities likely to feature in this role, including:

• Providing effective and efficient daily support to the Adult Learning Management Team, including Curriculum Leads and Programme Officers, supporting them in the design, delivery, and management of a range of programmes.
• Monitoring programme performance and progress, delivering customer support, and managing a complex service delivery.
• Working alongside internal and external partners to provide advice and guidance to a range of Adult Learning customers, including responding to queries and concerns, and facilitating the development of effective relationships.
• Working in collaboration with Adult Learning Officers to ensure that administrative support is provided to priority tasks and aligns with the schedule of inspections, reporting, and service delivery within the service area.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and relish being part of a close-knit team, supporting colleagues to deliver better outcomes for the residents of West Sussex. we want to hear from you!

Required Qualifications and Skills

• A Level, BTEC, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent qualification, or demonstrable comparable experience.
• Solid and accurate IT knowledge, such as proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, to facilitate the collection and presentation of information and data.
• An understanding of project management processes, procedures, and policies relevant to operating within a demanding project management environment.
• Experience working within a project management team or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to provide advice and support to a diverse range of stakeholders. This includes responding to information requests and preparing reports.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with the capability to generate technical information to identify opportunities for service improvement.
• Experience or developed insight into at least one aspect of the Adult Learning curriculum, such as English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Adults with Learning Disabilities (ALD), Family Learning, 16-19 provision, or commissioning learning programmes.

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 CPP01226.

Does this sound like the opportunity for you? Click apply below, upload your CV and cover letter.

Your cover letter should:

• Outline your motivations for applying.
• Explain the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the attached job description).

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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 help page.