Public Health Programme Support Officer – Hybrid

EMEA3 Recruitment; Chichester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Local government pension scheme

Discounts via West Sussex Choices

Job summary

West Sussex County Council is seeking a proactive Programme Support Officer to help deliver a range of public health projects. The role focuses on coordinating initiatives, analysing performance data, and maintaining rigorous records to support informed decision-making.

The successful candidate will work with the Public Health Directorate on multiple programmes, in a flexible hybrid setup with some remote work and regular base attendance at County Hall in Chichester.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of project management and planning processes.
• Excellent literacy and numeracy for financial analysis and reporting.
• Strong problem-solving and independent decision-making.
• Advanced analytical ability to interpret complex project information.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills with meeting deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder relation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development and implementation of initiatives, coordinate activities, and report on performance data.
• Maintain up-to-date records and produce progress reports for project information.
• Interpret complex information to produce high-quality documents and project definitions.
• Collaborate across the Public Health Directorate, supporting multiple projects and meetings.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent

Job description

West Sussex County Council is seeking a proactive Programme Support Officer to help deliver a range of public health projects. The role focuses on coordinating initiatives, analysing performance data, and maintaining rigorous records to support informed decision-making.

The successful candidate will work with the Public Health Directorate on multiple programmes, in a flexible hybrid setup with some remote work and regular base attendance at County Hall in Chichester.