Connect to Work Coordinator
| Posting date: | 16 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £32,597 to £35,412 per year |
| Additional salary information: | (pro rata for part time) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 September 2025 |
| Location: | Chichester, PO19 1RQ |
| Company: | West Sussex County Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | EIE01465_1758009250 |
Summary
Are you highly organised, capable of planning and managing multiple activities in a busy, fast-paced environment?
Are you an experienced and confident professional able to effectively communicate with a wide range of partners and stakeholders?
Do you have an excellent eye for detail?
If the answer is yes, we want to hear from you!
We are seeking a dedicated Coordinator to play a vital role in the Connect to Work programme team working across West Sussex and Brighton & Hove local authorities.
If you are eager to discover more about the Connect to Work programme and see how it can create life-changing opportunities by unlocking the world of work for people across West Sussex and Brighton and Hove, visit our Connect to Work Careers Page.
Salary: £32,597 to £35,412 per annum, £26,430 to £28,712 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2030
Working Pattern: Part-time (30 hours per week)
Location: County Hall, West Street, Chichester PO19 1RQ with required countywide travel.
Interview Date: week commencing Monday 06 October 2025
Regular attendance at your base location will also be necessary. There will be opportunities for remote work, with final arrangements to be confirmed with the successful candidate.
About the Job
As a Connect to Work Coordinator, you will play a vital role in managing referrals to the programme and verifying that applicants meet the eligibility criteria.
You will have a strong sense of process and compliance with contractual expectations.
Your dedication can make a real difference in opening doors to new opportunities and transforming lives.
There are several key responsibilities that will be integral to this role, including:
- Overseeing the process of assessing the eligibility of new applications for the Connect to Work programme in West Sussex and Brighton & Hove, ensuring timely communication with the Department for Work and Pensions.
- Coordinating the timely and efficient exchange of information regarding prospective participants between the Department for Work and Pensions and partners across the delivery area, keeping careful and accurate records.
- Responding effectively to enquiries from partners,
- using database systems and email to communicate with other team members and staff across the whole delivery area.
- Providing effective administrative to the team, coordinating governance, stakeholder and management meetings, sending out papers and joining instructions, and minuting meetings.
If you enjoy working in a dynamic environment and value being part of a collaborative team that supports colleagues to achieve improved outcomes for the residents of West Sussex, we want to hear from you!
Required Qualifications and Skills
- Business administration degree, apprenticeship, or equivalent business-related qualification, or an equivalent level of professional experience.
- Knowledge of data protection principles and responsibilities, particularly concerning the handling of personal and sensitive category data.
- Excellent standard of written English, producing clear and accessible reports for diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated experience in communicating and collaborating effectively with diverse groups of people, including external partners and stakeholders.
- Skills to use initiative to prioritise competing demands, make sound judgments, and refer inquiries to other team members when appropriate.
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
As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. 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.
You will benefit from 27 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 EIE01465.
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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.
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