Job Description

About the job

In this role, you will be part of the innovative Low Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Team, dedicated to championing the development of the Electric Vehicle Chargepoint rollout on-street, in council car parks, and throughout the West Sussex County Council fleet.



Any given day can often feel quite different from the next! There will be some key responsibilities likely to feature in this role, including:


Being the essential contact point for a range of issues relating to the installation and commissioning of Electric Vehicle Chargepoints (EVCPs). Assisting the Programme Manager and other members of the team with day-to-day activities, including supporting consultations, internal and external stakeholder engagement and dealing with public enquiries. Keeping records current, providing progress reports as necessary to ensure that all project information is gathered, maintained, and archived in accordance with established project management procedures. Writing and presenting various correspondence and reports such as responding to customers, maintaining databases and preparing information for publication.

The role may occasionally require walked site visits and attending outdoor events, which may occur during inclement weather, as well as a requirement to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.



If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and relish being part of a close-knit team, supporting colleagues to deliver better outcomes for the residents of West Sussex. we want to hear from you!

We would love to hear from you if you have

A level, BTEC, NVQ 3, or equivalent qualification, or demonstrable equivalent comparable experience. An understanding of the Council's strategies on Electric Vehicles, Climate Change and transport decarbonisation. Strong communication skills, with the capacity to confident build relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Experience in project management processes, procedures, and policies related to working within a high-demand project management and programme delivery environment.

For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the attached.

Rewards and benefits

From flexible working (where possible) to access to our Employee Assistance Programme, we are committed to providing a healthy work life balance.



A laptop and mobile will be supplied if applicable to your role. You will benefit from

25

days annual leave, rising to 28 days after 5 years' service 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

EIE01374.

For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Sarah Beddoe at

Sarah.Beddoe@westsussex.gov.uk

For an informal conversation regarding the application process, please contact Rosa Siracusa (Recruitment Specialist) at

Rosa.Siracusa@westsussex.gov.uk

.

For issues or queries regarding your application please contact

hrrecruitment@westsussex.gov.uk

.



Does this sound like the opportunity for you? Click apply below, upload your CV and cover letter.



Your cover letter should:


Outline your motivations for applying. Explain the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the attached job description).

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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, 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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Job Reference: EIE01374