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Projects Support Officer (Strategic Projects)

Job details
Posting date: 17 April 2024
Salary: £24,409 to £26,421 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 08 May 2024
Location: Hailsham, East Sussex
Remote working: Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week
Company: Wealden District Council
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: U4011

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Summary

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work within the Council’s projects team and support the delivery of the Council’s strategic projects?


Who?

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic person to join our busy Strategic Projects team who are responsible for delivery of the Council’s strategic projects.


What will you be doing?

You will be working closely with the Projects Programme Manager, providing administrative support to the projects team.

You will work with the internal Policy Insight and Communications team, to assist with the co-ordination of internal and external communications.


What do you need?

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone to shape and develop this newly created role, so you will need to be proactive, assertive, and confident.

Experience of working in an office environment in an admin or supportive role.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Confidence to speak during meetings.


What do we offer?

Working for a great, forward thinking Local Authority.

Excellent salary, pension, flexible working, fantastic employee benefits and comprehensive staff health & wellbeing scheme.

A friendly, supportive team and a range of opportunities for continuing professional development.

Hybrid working with the ability to work from home as well as from our newly refurbished offices in Hailsham.

Free parking


Post Number: U4011
Closing Date: 8th May 2024
Interview Date: 21st / 23rd May 2024


To Apply

Please click on the “Apply Now” button to log in to your existing account or create a new one. If you are unable to apply online, or have a query, please email: human.resources@wealden.gov.uk, ensuring you quote the relevant post number.

Wealden District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment. We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities and all applications will be treated on merit.

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