Job Vacancies

Salary: Scale 3 / SCP 5 to 6 £5,185 to £5,268 (6 months)

Location: Littlehampton

Contract: Seasonal, 1 April to 30 September (part time 15 hours per week) 

Working Pattern: 2 days per week to be agreed. Monday to Friday 

Hours: 15 hours per week. Occasional out of hours/ weekend/ evening work.

Are you looking for a job with variety? Do you enjoy property maintenance, painting and decorating, gardening as well as helping with events? 

Working as part of the Amenity Team, everyday is different. You could be up at one of our allotments using the tractor to rotavate a plot or repainting the hall at one of our community centres. It also involves helping at events like the Town Show, setting up barriers, cones and helping on the day to make sure our visitors enjoy the show. 

Training will be provided but most importantly we are looking for people with initiative and enthusiasm. This is a physical job that will keep you on your toes, meeting lots of people and working with a great team. The job involves working some weekends.

For an informal discussion about this role, contact Dennis Gittins, Facilities and Contracts Manager, via email.

If you are interested in this varied role, we would welcome an application from you. Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification before using the application form.

Only completed application forms will be considered for this position, and successful shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.

Closing date: Midnight Sunday 22 March

Proposed interview date: Thursday 26 March

Proposed start date: As soon as possible

Salary: NJC Scale 5 (SCP 12–17) £28,598 - £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.

Littlehampton Town Council is seeking a creative, organised and professional Communications and Civic Officer to lead on the Council’s communications activity and provide comprehensive support to the Civic Office.

This is an exciting role at the heart of the Council’s public-facing work, combining digital communications, marketing, media liaison and civic administration. You will help ensure residents, partners and stakeholders are informed, engaged, and connected with the work of the Town Council, while supporting the smooth delivery of civic functions and events.

This role has two key areas of responsibility:

1. Communications and Publicity

You will manage and deliver the Council’s communications across all channels, ensuring information is accurate, accessible and engaging. This includes maintaining website content, creating digital and written materials, managing social media and press releases, supporting internal communications, coordinating photography and design work, tracking engagement, and liaising with media and partners.

2. Civic Office Support

You will support the Town Mayor by managing correspondence, diaries and engagement requests, organising major civic events (such as Mayor Making, Remembrance Sunday and the Annual Town Meeting), attending civic functions on occasions, coordinating the Merit Awards, and maintaining civic records and inventories.

You will also support general administration, financial records and project work as required.

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 via email.

If you are interested in this varied role, we would welcome an application from you – only applications submitted using our application form will be considered. 

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification before completing an application form.

Closing date: Midnight Sunday 29 March 2026

Interview date: Tuesday 14 April 2026

Start date: As soon as possible

Salary: NJC Scale 2–3 (SCP 4–6) £25,185 - £25,989 (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.

Littlehampton Town Council is looking for a motivated and community‑minded Community and Events Assistant to join our Community Engagement and Development team. This is an exciting opportunity to support the Council’s work with local residents, partners and community organisations, while helping to deliver some of the town’s most loved events.

If you enjoy working with people, supporting community initiatives, being part of events, and providing strong administrative support, this role offers a varied and rewarding workload where no two days are the same.

The Community and Events Assistant provides high‑quality administrative, operational and on‑the‑ground support across the Council’s community engagement, events, and communications functions.

You will help ensure our events and engagement activities are well‑planned, inclusive and delivered to a high standard, supporting the implementation of the Council’s Community Engagement, Events, and Town Centre strategies.

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 Rachel Marshall, Events Manager via email.

If you are interested in this varied role, we would welcome an application from you – only applications submitted using our application form will be considered. Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification before using the application form.

Closing date: Midnight Sunday 29 March 2026

Interview date: Wednesday 15 April 2026

Salary: NJC Scale 5 / SCP 12 -17 £28,598- £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, part time would be considered for the right candidate. Occasional evening work. 

We are seeking a proactive and people-focused Human Resources and Organisational Development Officer to support the delivery of high‑quality HR and OD services across the Council. Based at Manor House, Littlehampton, you will provide advice on HR policies, coordinate recruitment and apprenticeships, administer key HR processes, support employee relations, and contribute to learning, development and organisational change initiatives. 

You will maintain accurate HR systems and data, assist with policy development, promote equality and inclusion, and help maintain a positive organisational culture. The role suits someone with HR experience, strong communication and organisational skills, a high level of accuracy, and the ability to manage a varied workload while handling sensitive information professionally. Occasional evening work may be required.

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 Melanie Nicholls, Head of Corporate Services and Governance via email.

If you are interested in this varied role, we would welcome an application from you - only applications submitted using our application form will be considered. Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification before using the application form.

Closing date: Midnight Sunday 29 March 2026

Interview date: Tuesday 7 April 2026

Start date: As soon as possible

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 via email.

If you are interested in this varied role, we would welcome an application from you. Applicants who previously applied for this role do not need to reapply. Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification before using the application form.

Closing date: Midnight Sunday 29 March 2026

Interview date: Thursday 16 April 2026

Start date: As soon as possible

You will need to complete an  application form. The application form can be downloaded and completed electronically or you can contact us for a printed copy – once completed it can be emailed or posted to us. Recruiting officers will score your application against the ‘role requirements’ to gauge how well you meet the skills, capabilities, education, experience, and knowledge needed for the role. Your score will be based on whether you fully or partially meet these. 

When completing your application your supporting statement is the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview.

We want to hear about your experience and skills in your own words. While we appreciate that some applicants may use AI tools, we ask that their use is kept to a minimum in your application.

We are particularly interested in how your background aligns with our values and the skills required for the role. Please provide clear, real examples from your own experience. To support you, we offer guidance on using the STAR model, which can help you present your examples clearly and comprehensively. Each job advert also includes detailed information about the skills and experience we are looking for, as well as the job description and person specification.

All applications are reviewed by at least two hiring officers, and no AI is used in this assessment process.

Use the STAR method to show your skills and experience in answers to a supporting statement as well as for interview questions.

What STAR stands for and how to use it

• Situation - briefly describe the context this took place in, for instance work, school, volunteering or another setting and set the scene by describing whether this was a project you were working on or a challenge you were facing.
• Task - briefly describe what you had to do and the purpose of the task
• Action - explain what you did, how and when you did it. Tell us about the processes you used, the reasons for the choices you made and the key things you did to deal with the situation.
• Result - tell us what the outcomes of your actions were and what difference they made

When to use STAR

You can use the STAR method to structure the examples you give in your:

• Statement section of your application form
• answers to questions
• interview

Visit the National Careers Service website for more information on how to use the STAR method.

After the closing date, the recruiting manager will look at all applications received. We will only contact those selected for interview. 

If you weren’t selected for interview don’t let this put you off applying for other roles with us.

If there is anything you need to prepare for the interview, we will let you know in your invite. During the interview most of the questions you will be asked will be linked to the behaviours and competencies listed on the Key Tasks section of the Job Description and the criteria in the Person Specification.

We will also let you know where the interview will take place, whether any kind of exercise will take place as part of the interview, and who we expect to be interviewing you.

We want you to feel as confident and comfortable as you can be in this situation, so please contact the person named on the job advert in advance of your interview day if you need any adjustments or have any questions about the process – we want to help you to work at your best.

Prepare for your interview by re-reading the job advert, the job description and person specification and your application.

Think about what skills the hiring organisation is looking for and how your experience and abilities meet the job requirements. You'll need to expand on the points you've already mentioned in your application. 

You'll have a chance to ask questions at the end. The interviewers will let you know when you're likely to hear if you have been offered the job.