Public Health Programme Coordinator (Remote Options)

West Sussex County Council; Selsey; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop provided

27 days annual leave + pension

West Sussex Choices discounts

Job summary

West Sussex County Council is seeking a proactive Programme Support Officer to provide day-to-day support across multiple projects and programmes within the Public Health Directorate. You will help monitor progress, support decision-making, and ensure timely delivery of objectives.

The role requires strong organisation, analytical skills and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders. Flexible working arrangements are possible, with location at County Hall, Chichester.

Qualifications

• HNC or HND in an appropriate subject, or equivalent practical experience.
• Knowledge of project management and planning processes.
• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills for financial analysis and reporting.
• Strong problem-solving skills with independent decision-making.
• Advanced analytical skills to interpret complex project information.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills with ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development and implementation of key initiatives and coordinate programme activities.
• Collate, analyse and report on performance data to monitor progress and outcomes.
• Keep records up to date and archive project information to acceptable standards.
• Interpret complex information to develop plans and manage progress to achieve outcomes.
• Collaborate across the Public Health Directorate on business planning, stakeholder liaison, and communications.

Skills

Project management

Planning processes

Literacy and numeracy

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Organisation and planning

Communication and interpersonal

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent

Job description

West Sussex County Council is seeking a proactive Programme Support Officer to provide day-to-day support across multiple projects and programmes within the Public Health Directorate. You will help monitor progress, support decision-making, and ensure timely delivery of objectives.

The role requires strong organisation, analytical skills and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders. Flexible working arrangements are possible, with location at County Hall, Chichester.