Rother District Council is an ambitious Council at the heart of 1066 Country in East Sussex. Based in Bexhill-on-Sea the district also covers the historic towns of Battle and Rye as well as a large, attractive rural area, predominantly falling within the High Weald National Landscape.

The Corporate Development Team (CDT) at Rother District Council sits in a unique position of managing projects rather than span the council service areas and is looking to deliver an ambitious £115m of capital investment over the next 5 years. The team will help forge a way forward for the district to deliver projects against its Council Plan.

The team has the opportunity to work with colleagues and Members across the Council, influencing and shaping the Capital Programme, drawing on additional interim and professional support where required. The projects range in size and scale but all follow the Council’s core principles to enhance the wellbeing of our community and drive sustainable growth.

We are looking to for an experienced Development Project Officer help deliver and enable several high-profile schemes for the benefit of our residents and visitors, including Leisure Centre Refurbishments, Community Hubs, and Doctors Surgeries.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• The day-to-day running of one or more priority projects.
• Prepare and keep updated:
  • Gannt-chart schedule setting out all activities and critical path
  • Cost tracker
  • Risk register
• Have delegated authority to make decisions in relation to a project, issue instructions and authorise expenditure within the scope of the approved Project Brief, Budget and Business Plan.
• Lead professional consultants to ensure delivery of the project in accordance with Council approved Brief, Budget and Business Plan.
• Working closely with the Development Project Surveyor to ensure the preparation of Cash Flow Forecasts and budget monitoring are in place, and to support the contract administration and valuation.
• Lead a monthly Project Review Meeting, facilitating details, progress-focused discussion of every aspect of a project.
• Progressing projects, identifying issues and ensuring solutions are in place for individual projects.

Key Skills:

• The ability to lead projects within the development, construction and property sectors and co-ordinate a multi-disciplinary team.
• Knowledge of development and contracting within a similar Project Management role, specifically on development /construction projects, of a nature and scale relevant to those on the Councils Development Programme.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to disseminate complex information.

What Rother District Council can offer you:

We take pride in offering an excellent employee experience, with benefits including:

• a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
• membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements
• a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
• a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further

For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact please contact Nicola Mitchell (nicola.mitchell@rother.gov.uk) or Lloyd Exley (Lloyd.exley@rother.gov.uk).

We would be willing to consider fixed term appointments and are happy to discuss if this is of interest.

The job description and application form are available to download below.

Please return applications and queries to: recruitment@rother.gov.uk

The closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on Sunday 3rd August 2025.

Interviews dates to be confirmed.