Support Officer - Economic Growth Team - G7

Who You Are

You are a self-motivated, well-organised individual with a blend of excellent interpersonal, literacy, and numeracy skills. You can work independently but also thrive in collaborative environments, making effective use of your initiative to follow procedures with minimal supervision. You possess sound communication abilities enabling you to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders, fostering effective working relationships. Your strong organizational skills allow you to prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently to meet deadlines. Proficiency in IT, especially MS Office applications, aids you in analyzing data, quality checking documents, and delivering reports. You are capable of producing high-quality documents with minimal oversight by interpreting complex information accurately. A degree or diploma in business administration is desirable, alongside experience working within a project team or within local government or economic development sectors.

What the Job Involves

This role offers an exciting opportunity to be a part of West Sussex County Council's Economic Growth Team, focusing on evidence-led economic initiatives and projects tailored to the region's needs and opportunities. As a Support Officer, you will contribute significantly to delivering various new projects, including working on the West Sussex Economic Growth Board (WSEGB) and the Connect to Work program. Your responsibilities will include coordinating key meetings, setting agendas, preparing presentation materials, and taking minutes. You will also handle communication activities, manage WSEGB inquiries, and develop strategic project plans, logs, and risk registers to ensure timely project delivery. By maintaining databases and preparing reports, you will support the Economic Development Managers and contribute to the wider objectives of the Economic Growth Business Plan. This hybrid role requires attendance at the Chichester office twice a week and leverages your capability to handle confidential information efficiently.