*External Role with Littlehampton Town Council* Project Officer: Town Centre Strategy

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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 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 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, businesses, residents, consultants, and contractors.

For an informal discussion about this role contact Sofia Chittenden, Head of Community Engagement and Development by emailing: sofiachittenden@littlehampton-tc.gov.uk

CLOSING DATE: 1 March 2026 23:59pm

INTERVIEW DATE: 5 March 2026