Project Officer: Town Centre Strategy

Salary: Scale 4 – 5 / SCP 7-17 £26,403 - £31,022 (depending on experience)

Location: The Manor House, Church Street, Littlehampton, BN17 5EW

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday 8:30-17:00, Fridays 8:30-16:30.

Hours: 37 hours per week. Occasional out of hours/ weekend/ evening work.

We are looking for a highly motivated and organised person to join our team. Somebody who is passionate about working with a variety of agencies to develop and deliver impactful projects to the benefit of the local economy and community.

This is a very exciting time for the Town Council as we are leading on the delivery of a Town Centre Strategy through a series of regeneration projects and initiatives that support the vitality of the Town. Examples of which include working with event providers to bring speciality events to the town centre, collaborating with partners to introduce a wayfinding project and developing an exciting and innovative Christmas Illuminations scheme.

The role is instrumental in supporting the Head of Community Engagement and Development in delivering the Town Centre Strategy and other related regeneration initiatives. The applicant must demonstrate their organisation, communication and research skills and will be expected to manage their own workload of competing priorities and think creatively.

You will create and maintain good professional working relationships with a range of regeneration project partners and liaising with numerous stakeholders including other Local Authorities, public and private sector organisations, elected members, residents, consultants, and contractors.

In return we can offer 23 days annual leave and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. An element of hybrid working will be considered in light of the requirements of the role.

For an informal discussion about this role contact Sofia Chittenden, Head of Community Engagement and Development

How to apply:

Please click apply today and you will be directed to the Councils website where you can refer to the Job Description and Person Specification and download the application form.

Closing date: Midnight Sunday 29 March 2026

Shortlisting: Week commencing Monday 30 March 2026

Interview date: Thursday 16 April 2026

Start date: As soon as possible

Project Officer Town Centre Strategy