St. James CE Primary School is seeking to appoint a temporary Teaching Assistant who values each child as an individual and would value working with a committed and enthusiastic team. The successful candidate will have a positive, child-centred approach and have a propensity to be flexible. The position would offer the candidate the opportunity to support teachers across all age ranges in our mixed-year classes, including supporting individual or small groups of children within a classroom environment, supporting children with specific needs on a 1:1 basis outside the classroom and supporting with lunchtime duties. Our school is a warm, caring and inclusive environment where our core values of respect, kindness, teamwork, honesty and positivity are promoted and demonstrated in all areas of school life. The setting is convivial where we work together for the benefit of the children and each other with cheerfulness and determination. As part of the Arun Villages Federation, we work together closely with colleagues at Amberley CE Primary School which allows for collaborative working with a wider team. Opportunities for Continuous Professional Development are available and we actively support staff to seek professional and personal development within their role. Job Details Contract Type: Temporary (September 2025 - March 2026 with scope for continuation). Working Pattern: Term Time Only - 32.5 hrs/week over 5 days (can be flexible with start and end times for the right candidate). Location: St James CE Primary School, Coldwaltham. What You Need to Succeed We are looking for someone who: Forms excellent relationships with children, parents/carers and staff; Is imaginative, enthusiastic, flexible and hardworking; Has high expectations of children’s achievement and will play a key role in raising standards; Can inspire and motivate children; Is sympathetic and supportive of the Christian ethos We look forward to hearing from candidates who are seeking a rewarding role that will challenge, stimulate and stretch them. Further Information St James CE Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references. How to Apply To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below. Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description). Once complete please return this to Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on 01798 872196 NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site. The reference number for this role is SCHO00834. Available documents West Sussex County Council. Location : Coldwaltham, West Sussex, United Kingdom

Our Motto: The Joy, The Journey, The Learning Our Vision: To grow as individuals within our community, both children and adults, in knowledge and in spirit, developing fully our God-given gifts. To encourage a love for learning on our lifelong journey. To live out our values openly and truly. Job Details Salary: L12 -L18 £65,286-£75,675 currently The post will be advertised by 17th September 2025 latest. Closing date: noon 6th November Interview date: 25th November and 26th November 2025 Owing to the promotion of our Headteacher to a larger school our Governors are seeking to recruit a new Headteacher from 13th April 2026 (Summer Term) and will be advertising this post from mid-September 2025. We are a semi-rural single form entry school oversubscribed at entry with an NOR of 203. Our school was rebuilt to an excellent design in 2006. Our school was rated ‘Good’ at the last Ofsted inspection in 2022. We are working towards OPAL accreditation which is having a positive impact on our children. What You Need to Succeed We are looking for a Headteacher who is: A strong leader with clarity of vision and good communication skills Passionate about raising standards to the highest level Able and willing to sustain and promote our Christian ethos and connection with the church. Further Information To find out more about our school and what we have to offer please visit website – Potential applicants are encouraged to contact the school office on 01243 551398 from Monday 8th September 2025, or email to arrange a visit during September and October 2025 – come and see why you would want to lead our school! Walberton and Binsted CE VC Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references. West Sussex County Council. Location : Walberton, United Kingdom

Imberhorne is a truly comprehensive school, providing an extensive academic curriculum from Years 7 to 13, alongside an enviable range of extra-curricular activities designed to appeal to the widest interests. Students in Years 7 to 9 are educated on the site of the former East Grinstead Grammar School on Windmill Lane, which provides a nurturing environment for their first three years with us. Years 10 and 11 and our large Sixth Form are based at our Imberhorne Lane site, which has all the specialist facilities and teaching spaces needed for the wide range of examination courses we offer. The majority of staff teach across both sites. We currently have 1630 students on roll, including 270 in our Sixth Form. We are keen for our students to develop into well-rounded young people, with the academic knowledge, character and interpersonal skills they need to take their place as active citizens in society. We value all learning and subjects, meaning our curriculum is extremely wide-ranging, designed to knowledge-rich and to inspire and motivate in equal measure. As a school we are inclusive and believe in justice, taking an anti-discrimination approach. Job Details Salary: NJC Grade 2 SCP 2-3, Pro-Rata Salary £14,540 - £14,768 per annum Hours: 27 hours per week, Term Time Only. The hours for this role will be Monday – Thursday 09:30 – 14:30 and Friday 07:30 – 14:30. We are seeking a reliable and motivated Catering Assistant to join our catering team. In this role, you will assist with the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals for students and ensuring high-quality food service in a safe, hygienic, and efficient environment. As part of the kitchen team, you will maintain good standards of customer service, cleanliness, and food safety. In this role you will: Assist with food preparation, including chopping, slicing, and assembling ingredients. General kitchen duties including washing up and organisation of service areas. Setting up and clearing dining areas. What You Need to Succeed To be successful in this role you will need to: Have working experience of a broad range of kitchen equipment, food preparation and cooking techniques. Have demonstrable skills required to prepare ingredients and serve food in accordance with Safer Food Better Business guidance. Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements within a kitchen environment Able to work flexibly and constructively a part of a team, contributing to maintaining a positive and enabling environment Able to work autonomously, organising and prioritising work, even when under pressure, to meet deadlines and unplanned situations. Further Information Imberhorne School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references. How to Apply To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below. Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description). Once complete please return this to Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us, or contact us on 01342 323562. NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site. The reference number for this role is SCHO00833. Available documents West Sussex County Council. Location : West Sussex, South East England, United Kingdom

Salary: NJC Grade 10 £39,862to £42,839 per annum Contract Type: Fixed Term / Secondment until 31 August 2026, covering a maternity leave Working Pattern: 37 hours per week, full time Location: Horsham/Mid-Sussex Please note: Internal candidates wishing to apply for this role will be considered for a secondment position. Please can you discuss and agree this with your manager before applying. Closing date: 20 August 2025 Interview date: 02 September 2025 Are you passionate about supporting young children to have the best start in life? Do you have experience leading early years and childcare practice? If you enjoy creative solutions and sharing your ideas, we would love to hear from you. As an Early Years and Childcare Advisor for SEND and Inclusion, you will work with early years and childcare providers across West Sussex to provide education and care tailored to meet the needs of individual children with SEND need. They will also lead multi-agency discussion to identify and plan for the needs of children identified with SEND to enable them to make good progress before they start school. You will collaborate and work in partnership with colleagues and a range of organisations, such as early years settings, childminders and out of school provisions, to support every child to achieve their full potential. This role is varied, and the Early Years team are supportive and passionate about ensuring children receive the best experience in early years and childcare, enabling families to have access to childcare for 0–14-year-olds (or up to 18 for children with a disability). Key responsibilities of this role include: Reviewing the sufficiency of childcare places and providing business support. Compliance of the Early Years entitlement and other funding streams. Supporting early years settings to identify children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Developing effective professional relationships with providers and customers. Observing and modelling practice to staff in early years and childcare settings. Reviewing sufficiency of places across a geographical area. Keeping up to date with research, safeguarding, regulations, policies, practices, and procedures. For more information on the Key Skills, Qualifications and/or Experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached. Please refer to the key skills in your cover letter as these will be used for shortlisting criteria. About You As an EYCA, you will need a high level of professional knowledge as well as significant experience of working within the early years and childcare sector. We are looking for someone who has clear communication skills to offer advice and guidance, and who can adapt and re-prioritise work in response to changes. You will spend a significant amount of time working away from colleagues, so you will need to be organised and self-motivated. Qualifications and/or experience required: Degree level qualification in a relevant field. Qualified Teacher Status with Early Years Specialism, Early Years Professional Status, Early Years Teacher Status or Level 6 Play Work qualification. Significant experience working in the early years and childcare sector. Experience of leading change by applying specialist knowledge and providing advice, guidance, and challenge to other professionals. Experience of leading early years and childcare practice. Evidence of working alongside a range of professionals, working collaboratively to achieve a common goal. Evidence of the use of data, to identify and prioritise developments and projects to improve outcome for children. For example, assessment data. Experience of working with childminders and the out of school sector. About Us Early Years and Childcare Advisors (EYCAs) work within the Children, Young People and Learning directorate, which groups all services including Early Help, Children’s Social Care and Education and Skills, that work together to put children first and improve outcomes for children and families across West Sussex. Our Vision is: “From birth every child is nurtured, supported, and given the opportunity to develop well and achieve their full potential in inclusive, safe, inspiring environments. The voice and needs of children and their families is sought and acted upon with holistic needs being identified early and effectively met, enabling children and families to be healthy and thrive.” 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. For a full list this can be found at our Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including the following: Employer Pension Contribution: 18.70% (this alters per annum on the 1 April each year). Annual leave: 27 days holiday + Bank holidays = 35 days. How to Apply The reference number for this role is CAFHE05880. For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Sue Woods, Team Manager, at , or Anna Parsons, Early Years and Childcare Advisor, at To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and Cover Letter. In your cover letter please outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, five years referencing, and an occupational 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 page. Available documents West Sussex County Council. Location : Horsham, West Sussex, United Kingdom

Fordwater is a great special school supporting children age 2-19 years with a range of special educational and complex learning needs including PMLD, SLD, and ASC. The school has been on an exciting, successful journey of development and are looking to expand our enthusiastic, committed and experienced team at our Fordwater Kingsham site. Fordwater, Kingsham is an extension of the 14-19 department based on the grounds of Chichester High School. It provides education to a group of students who are preparing for their transition on from Fordwater. Across the whole 14-19 department the emphasis is on supporting young people to develop their interests and skills whilst also developing preparation into adulthood. Job Details Salary: West Sussex NJC Pay Rates - Grade 6, £19,355.46 - Term Time Only Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Monday to Friday - 8:45 am to 3:15pm Location: Fordwater Kingsham Site, Chichester High School Campus, Kingsham Road, Chichester. Closing Date: Friday 5th September Interviews: Friday 19th September Further Information Fordwater School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references. How to Apply To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below. Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description). Once complete please return this to Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email Aneka Bottomley on NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site. Available documents West Sussex County Council. Location : Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom

We are a large Local Authority Maintained Nursery School in Chichester taking children from 6 months to 4 years, with a reputation for high quality inclusive practice. Supporting children and families is at the heart of everything we do. We have an exciting learning environment and are a welcoming team who will welcome and support you as you settle in! Job Details Salary: £24,027-£24,404 pro rata (£12.45-£12.65 per hour) if qualified to NVQ level 3 or equivalent – pay award pending Contract Type: Term Time Only. Permanent. 35 hours per week Working Pattern: 4 days 7.45-5pm with one day off in the week (plus one hour's staff meeting on a Wednesday, until 6pm) Location: Chichester Nursery School, St James' Road, Chichester PO19 7AB Interviews: Wednesday 27th August 2025 What You Need to Succeed To be successful in this role you will need to: Be qualified to Level 3 in a childcare related qualification. Have experience of working with children in this age range, having developed a strong understanding of supporting child development through child-led, responsive practice. Be confident in delivering learning through a mix of pre-planned learning intentions and by supporting following children’s interests to support and extend their learning. Be confident, reliable, adaptable and committed and have a real love of working with young children and supporting their learning through play. Further Information Chichester Nursery School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references and a Health Check. How to Apply To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below. Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description). Once complete please return this to Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on 01243 642959 NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept CVs. The reference number for this role is SCHO00836. Available documents West Sussex County Council. Location : Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom

We are committed to improving our services for the children and families we support in West Sussex. In May 2023 Ofsted Inspectors praised West Sussex County Council’s Children’s Services for its ‘relentless approach to improving practice,’ giving the service an overall rating of ‘requires improvement’, with ‘good’ judgements for children in care and leadership and management. The judgements on children needing help and protection and children leaving care are they ‘require improvement to be good’. Inspectors recognised the ‘strong, determined and cohesive leadership team’ who have made significant improvements since 2019 and their commitment and focus to make further improvements. The Opportunity Salary: £26,403 to £26,824 per annum Contract Type: Fixed Term to cover a Secondment Working Pattern: Full Time - 37 hours per week – Mon -Fri 8.30am – 5pm Location: Based at County Hall, Chichester with hybrid working – currently 2 days a week in the office (these can be flexible) but can vary depending on business need. Interviews: WC 1st September We are looking to recruit an Administrator/Note Taker for one of our Children, Young People and Learning (CYPL) teams based in the South of the County. As an administrator, you will provide a customer focused and efficient administrative service, prioritising your daily tasks in accordance with team requirements and service objectives. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering a range of administrative tasks to a high standard of quality within agreed timescales. These are likely to include tasks such as data entry, filing, arranging meetings and sending agendas, collating information, updating spreadsheets, ordering stationery, processing applications and updating council IT systems. Some of these opportunities will also include tasks such as note taking at complex (often sensitive and / or confidential) meetings, arranging large scale events and meetings, co-ordinating statutory panels, collating and presenting information in a clear format, preparing reports and agendas, producing accurate meeting minutes and spreadsheets, and updating council IT systems to support service delivery. About You To be successful in this role you will need to: Be a great team player who can build and maintain good working relationships and who can communicate well in English, both verbally and in writing. Be able to produce accurate meeting minutes, non-standard correspondence and reports as well as being able to process financial details and figures. Be organised, able to prioritise work and deliver on deadlines. Have excellent accuracy and attention to detail and have strong core administrative/office skills. Have excellent IT skills and have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Software. Be both adaptable and flexible, you will enjoy the challenge this role will give you to meet service needs, where you will be able to work well in changing situations and embrace new ways of working positively and effectively. For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the relevant 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. Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including: For a full list this can be found at our Further Information The reference number for this role is CAFHE05879. For any query regarding the role, please contact Jo Neill (Business Manager) . If you have general queries around your application, you can contact . To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and Cover Letter. In your cover letter, please outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject 3 years referencing 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 page. Available documents West Sussex County Council. Location : Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom

Do you want to support people to grow in confidence and a desire to develop their ability to do the things love to do? Join us at Burnside Day Opportunity Hub as a Day Opportunity Coordinator. About the job Salary: £32,597 - £35,412 Working Pattern: 37 hours per week (Monday – Friday) Contract Length: Fixed Term Contract (until 01/10/2027) Location: Burnside Day Opportunity Hub, Burgess Hill Burnside has an exciting opportunity for a Day Opportunity Co-ordinator to join our team. We support our individuals to live the life they choose, champion ‘ordinary life’ and feel part of our local community. As a Day Opportunity Coordinator, you will: Support the senior team in managing the daily operation of the Hub. This will include, directing staff, completing everyday assessments, liaising with families and people who access the service. Bring a passion, or skill to the team that you can spark some excitement with the people we care for it can be anything at all from expressive dance to karaoke or art. We are always looking to inspire people & would love to see what you could bring to the team. Listen to people and treat all our individuals with respect, kindness and dignity. Have a strong focus on maintaining those who use the service independence and having control over their care. Be a team player with energy and enthusiasm to lead and motivate staff. Build trust with partners and family members to promote positive work, whilst offering realistic outcomes for people accessing the service. About Burnside Day Opportunity Hub We provide a Day Opportunity Service providing person-centred support for people over the age of 18. We support people who have a variety of care and support needs such as learning and or physical disability, autism and older people living with dementia. Burnside is a vibrant, friendly environment that offers a wide range of opportunities to the people we support. This includes an accessible training kitchen, sensory and computer suites as well as a drama studio. We are passionate about linking the individuals we support with their local community in a safe and fun way. Some of the activities we support community engagement within are Gym, Football, Tidy Town and Steps and Sights. Experience and Skills Understand the needs of the people you will be supporting. You will be a champion of coproduction and strength-based approaches in social care. Demonstrate compassion for the person’s situation and be able to identify, develop and apply practical solutions. You will embed ‘ordinary life’ principles in daily practice and help and support staff, people accessing Day Opportunities. Be a champion and lead in designated areas of daily practice, for example support planning, risk assessment and positive risk taking etc. Communicate clearly with the people accessing the service and participate in conversations with all stakeholders. You will be able to adapt language appropriately as required. Negotiate and manage priorities, expectations and responses to ensure that people’s needs are met. You will have some knowledge of local and national resources and be able to direct people to specific agencies and professionals. Competent with your IT skills and a willingness to incorporate technology into service delivery. Qualifications and/or experience Minimum of 4 GCSE's including English Language and Maths/equivalent qualification. Demonstrable experience in a social care setting or similar service Lead Practitioner in Care or equivalent – Level 4 is desirable. If you do not have this qualification, you will begin this within the first 6 months in role. Post holder will hold a UK full driving license – Desirable For a full detailed list of the Skills and experience required for this role please refer to the job description. Rewards and Benefits Our values and support for one another is intrinsic to everything we do and will be a key priority within the assessment for this post. We care hugely about wellbeing, allowing time for a good laugh, and developing our team to be the best they can be. Alongside this, we also offer the below benefits. Generous annual leave + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually. Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme. Eligible for the Blue Light Card. Maternity, paternity, dependency and adoption leave. Training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring. Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres. A range of commuting and business travel discount and initiatives. For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our page. Further Information The reference number for this role is CAFHE05874. For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Laura Edwards (Registered Manager) at laura.edwards@westsussex.gov.uk for an informal conversation regarding the application process, please contact Rachael Doolan (Recruitment Specialist) at Rachael.doolan@westsussex.gov.uk How to Apply Internal candidates wishing to apply for this role will be considered as a secondment position. Please can you therefore discuss and agree this with your manager before applying for this position. All applicants need to upload your CV and complete the application form, explaining the key skills listed on the Job Description and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check. West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged. For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran’s Guaranteed Interview Scheme, this can be found on our application help page. Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you! Available documents West Sussex County Council. Location : Burgess Hill, West Sussex, United Kingdom

Do you have experience in the world of social care, transport planning or with children/vulnerable adults or working in a school? Are you proactive, with a genuine eagerness to seek out opportunities for enhancing passenger transport? Are you able to think creatively and craft innovative solutions to challenges? If the answer is yes, we want to hear from you! Salary: £29,540 to £ 32,061 per annum (Grade 7) to £ 32,597 to £ 35,412 per annum (Grade 8) Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Full-time (37 hours per week) Location: County Hall, West Street, Chichester, PO19 1RQ Interview Date: week commencing 25 August 2025 We are looking for a Passenger Transport Planner to join to join The West Sussex Transport Coordination Group, a vital part of the Transport and Network Operations within the Highways, Transport & Planning directorate. We are looking for someone who has experience in transport planning and/or working within the social care world and understands the support that vulnerable adults and children may need with their transport issues. You’ll need to enjoy the variety that this role can bring, in one moment you may be talking to a distressed family member about their child with special educational needs and next moment you could be liaising with a supplier about a future arrangement. You’ll need to be able to deal with these competing demands and remain customer focused to deliver a professional service. A typical week requires a minimum of 2 days attendance to the office, the remainder of the week working from home or one of our satellite offices. This is led by the needs of the service. Final arrangements to be confirmed with the successful candidate. About the Job As a Passenger Transport Planner, you will deliver a professional, customer-focused service, ensuring the provision of pragmatic and resource-efficient passenger transport solutions for a diverse range of customers. There will be some key responsibilities likely to feature in this role, including: Grade 7: Being the essential contact point for answering technical queries from residents and suppliers about transport arrangements. Delivering a professional, customer focused service, ensuring the provision of pragmatic and resource efficient passenger transport solutions for a range of customers. Scheduling passenger transport services by coordinating with various providers, including bus and rail companies, taxi firms, and community transport organizations, as well as utilising West Sussex vehicles, such as school buses. Addressing unexpected issues that may arise, such as a newly vulnerable individual requiring transportation on short notice. Negotiating with firms to discuss route pricing and encouraging them to provide competitive pricing. Investigating operational and service complaints by visiting the Depots, engaging in meaningful conversations with the dedicated drivers and escorts involved, and connecting with the end users to truly understand their experiences Grade 8: Utilising your creative thinking abilities to identify coordinated passenger transport solutions for both complex long-term and short-term challenges, ensuring that the services provided are suitable and deliver value for money for the Council. Planning and designing passenger transport services through collaboration with various providers, including bus and rail companies, taxi firms, and community transport providers. Delivering the most appropriate transport solutions with a willingness to listen and understand needs but also understanding the challenges of meeting statutory obligations within a limited budget. Allocating and schedule necessary transportation, including the deployment of West Sussex vehicles, to ensure that service delivery requirements are met in the most cost-effective manner within the approved group budget. If you have excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! Skills and experience Grade 7: A Level qualifications or an equivalent qualification, or has relevant demonstrable experience. A good understanding of various aspects of passenger transport planning and a basic knowledge of passenger transport issues in West Sussex. Previous experience of working in a role involving coordination, logistics or planning. Knowledge of the health and safety legislation, which affects the service. Sound and accurate IT knowledge, particularly Microsoft Office applications. Strong communication skills with the ability to influence, negotiate and confidently build relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders at all levels. Grade 8: HNC or a degree in a relevant field, such as Geography, or an equivalent qualification or demonstrable relevant experience. Good literacy and numeracy skills with the capacity to analyse data from surveys to produce reports based on findings. Sound and accurate IT knowledge, particularly Microsoft Office applications. Strong communication skills with the ability to confidently influence, negotiate and work effectively with external stakeholders. Previous experience in passenger transport planning or in roles that involve coordination, logistics, or planning. A solid understanding of passenger transport issues in West Sussex, along with a grasp of national priorities and strategies. Keen understanding of budgetary constraints and is adept at engaging in discussions and negotiations about pricing with suppliers. Having a good understanding of the school system, term dates, EHCP processes and SEND. 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 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. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our Further Information The reference number for this role is EIE01442. For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Chris Kirk at For issues or queries regarding your application please contact . Does this sound like the opportunity for you? Click apply below, upload your CV, and complete the application form, explaining how you meet the key skills in the attached job description and experience you can bring to the role. Please ensure all that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again. 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 page. EC Available documents West Sussex County Council. Location : Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom

Working for us at West Sussex County Council is all about making a positive difference to the people of West Sussex. This is a great opportunity for you to join us as a qualified occupational therapist. We’re embracing a strengths-based approach and working within a community-led support model that builds on the assets and strengths of both people and their local communities. Together, we’ll focus on prevention, enablement, reablement and safety, to promote wellbeing and independence. We’ll ensure that residents, families, and communities have the right support in place, and at the right time. We provide a working environment that values professional supervision and offers the right balance between challenge and support. This provides our workforce with what they need to deliver the best possible outcomes for our residents. We work to ensure that innovation and evidence-based practice underpins what we do and that we maintain an environment within which our occupational therapists can develop and progress in their careers. If you have the talent and ambition to achieve the best for the people we serve, then we will support you to progress and develop throughout your occupational therapy career. About the job Salary: £36,363 - £47,181 (NJC grade 9-11 depending on experience) Working Pattern: Full Time (37 hours) Contract Length: Permanent Location: Chichester Closing Date: 31st August 2025 Interview Date: week commencing 8th September You will work as part of a strong and dynamic Occupational Therapy service in the communities’ team. In this role you will be required to undertake strengths-based assessments applying relevant legislation and utilising Occupational Therapy skills and knowledge to develop and implement a plan of support, aimed at improving wellbeing and delivering outcomes for people. You will manage a caseload collaborating with people and family or friend carers, undertake strengths-based assessments and reviews, identifying eligible needs and personalised outcomes. You will be working within a supportive environment to apply your occupational therapy skills to develop and implement support plans, aimed at improving wellbeing and delivering outcomes, including utilising community assets, and ensuring that eligible needs are met. You will be working within a managed and supportive context, applying learning to further develop capability, and professional confidence. You will be supported with professional supervision and assessment and a workload that is appropriate to your level of professional development. *If applying for the Senior Occupational Therapist role you will be expected to supervise junior staff in addition to the above. Experience and skills Please refer to the attached job description relevant to your level of experience for key skill and qualification and / or experience information. Required qualifications and/or experience include: Diploma / BSc Occupational Therapy or recognised equivalent Occupational Therapy qualification. Registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Reward 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. For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our page. Further information The reference number for this role is CAFHE05873. For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Pip Denis (Team Manager – Communities) at . For issues or queries regarding your application please contact To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and complete the application. In your application outline your motivations for applying and explain how you meet the key skills listed in full and the experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills as you will be shortlisted on how you meet these) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you confirm any relevant registration or qualifications required for this role. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing, HCPC Registration and a health check. West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged. For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran’s Guaranteed Interview Scheme, this can be found on our page. Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you! West Sussex County Council. Location : Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom