Partnership Support Officer

Can you genuinely build credible working relationships by establishing rapport and nurturing collaborative, positive ways of working with a diverse range of stakeholders?

Can you present information clearly, concisely, and accurately, in ways that facilitate understanding, whether verbally or in written/electronic formats, to diverse audiences?

We are seeking a dedicated Partnership Support Officer to play a vital role in the development and delivery of impactful projects across West Sussex.

Your contribution will be key in shaping compelling project proposals and plans, empowering the team to develop innovative and effective management and communication strategies.

Join us in making a meaningful difference through your ideas and collaborative effort.

Salary: £31,586 to £34,314

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Chichester

Interview Date: Tuesday 15th July

About the Job

As the Partnership Support Officer, you will dedicate your working time to both MARAC (Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference) and DARDR (Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews), playing an important role in these critical efforts to protect and support vulnerable individuals and families.

Our work in the Community Safety and Wellbeing team brings a unique experience each day, filled with unexpected challenges and rewards! There are several key responsibilities that are likely to be integral to this role, including:

• Collaborate closely with the MARAC chairs, MARAC steering group, MARAC representatives, agencies, and the Domestic Abuse Hub to support and coordinate the entire MARAC process from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to nationally recommended timescales.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all MARACs across the County, ensuring that all clients and their families receive consistent quality of discussion, safety planning, and support.
• Support the development of advanced tracking systems to monitor the progress and impact of DARDRs, review outcomes and recommendations, and facilitate the work necessary to integrate learning into practice across our networks and systems.
• Compile DARDR data, prepare documentation for the Oversight Panel, and develop learning briefings for partner agencies, in addition to undertaking project tasks to support the development and implementation of the action plan.
• Attend, actively engage in, and participate in training, meetings, and seminars, while also taking the initiative to organise and deliver impactful training, briefings, and presentations for Council officers, elected members, and the community whenever needed.

If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the community, then this role is perfect for you.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Degree-level education or equivalent, or extensive experience in partnership collaboration.
• Experience collaborating with local authorities or other support organisations to deliver services for a specific target group.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively influence others and convey complex and sensitive information.
• Experience working within a multi-agency environment.
• Proficient in IT skills to develop systems that effectively map and monitor outcomes using computerised software.
• Experience creating newsletters, briefings, and training materials for others.
• Able to organise and prioritise work, coordinate a variety of tasks in a clear and logical manner, and meet established deadlines.

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.

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 CPP001143

For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact hiring manager at hiring manager email

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

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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.

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