Community Development & Health Programme Manager - Maternity Cover (SCDA) at East Sussex County Council

Newhaven, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 May, 26

Salary

47513.0

Posted On

25 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

People Management, Project Management, Service Management, Community Development, Financial Acumen, Budget Development, Budget Monitoring, Funding Stream Management, Relationship Management, Partnership Brokering, Bid Writing, Funding Tenders, Organisation, Communication, Empathy, Professionalism

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Salary: £41,363- £47,513 per annum Contract type: Fixed term (12 months) Working pattern: Full time Closing date: 22.03.2026 at 5:00 p.m. Interview date: 01.04.2026 How to apply: For the job description and to apply, please go to: Community Development & Health Programme Manager – Maternity Cover • SCDA. Completed application forms can be sent to HR via email to: hr@sussexcommunity.org.uk. You may think that you’re not a 100% match to what we’re looking for, but we recognise that some skills and experience may be transferable rather than an exact match. If you’re unsure about whether to apply, please do contact the HR team on hr@sussexcommunity.org.uk and we would be happy to arrange an informal discussion with the recruiting manager. You will be an experienced people, project, and services manager with a track record and flair for developing and delivering community-based services to contract, and which meet identified community needs, in a consistently high quality way. With strong financial acumen and the ability to develop and monitor budgets, you will analyse and explain variances, manage complex and time-limited funding streams, and collaborate regularly with the finance team. The role also involves developing and supporting project staff in effective budget management. With responsibility for the strategic development of the community development & health work area; which incorporates community infrastructure support & development, youth & families, environmental and active travel initiatives; you will lead, direct & support a multi-disciplinary team who manage the contracts, services and day-to-day delivery of this broad work area. Skilled at managing relationships with existing funders and commissioners, you will broker new partnerships, write bids and collaborate on funding tenders, ensuring sustained funding for services which support people with complex challenges in our communities. With excellent organisation, communication, finance and project management skills, you will demonstrate sensitivity to the ambitions of this work area and to SCDA’s vision. We are looking for people to join our team who have the qualities and skills we feel would most benefit our service users; professionalism, empathy, kindness and understanding. In return, we recognise people want to work in a supportive environment with friendly colleagues. We offer a flexible approach to delivery where possible, annual leave of 23 days per year pro rata plus bank holidays and sick pay from the start (increasing with service), additional sick pay for necessary operations and recovery, a pension scheme, bereavement leave, and managers who are available to you… plus a day off for your birthday! Based Newhaven with travel across East Sussex, car driver and owner required as many delivery locations are rural and not served well by public transport. Post subject to DBS check. Additional Information Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

Responsibilities

The role involves leading and directing a multi-disciplinary team responsible for the strategic development of community development and health work areas, including infrastructure support, youth, families, and environmental initiatives. This includes managing contracts, services, and ensuring high-quality delivery that meets identified community needs.