Community Development Team Lead

Hastings Voluntary Action; Bexhill-on-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Rother Voluntary Action in East Sussex is seeking a Community Development Team Lead to guide and support a skilled team delivering vital community development and infrastructure services across Rother’s diverse urban and rural areas.

You will turn priorities into practical actions to make a real difference, and help residents access support through the team’s work across community sites, with the option for a hybrid schedule from the Bexhill-on-Sea/Hastings area.

Qualifications

• Lead and support a team delivering community development and infrastructure services across Rother’s diverse urban and rural communities.
• Turn priorities into practical action to make a real difference.
• Manage enquiries, appointments and maintain accurate records related to projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead RVA’s Community Development Team Lead responsibilities across Rother.
• Assess needs and coordinate support to residents accessing emergency financial assistance.
• Collaborate across multiple community locations with a hybrid working model.

Job description

• Salary: £27836 based on a 28 hour week (FTE £34795)
• Organisation or group name: Rother Voluntary Action
• Location: Office in Bexhill-on‑Sea, East Sussex, with work in the community across Rother and the option for a hybrid schedule
• Does this role take place in an accessible location or building: Community‑based (various locations)
• Deadline: 27 September, 2026

As RVA’s Community Development Team Lead, you’ll lead and support a talented team delivering vital community development and infrastructure services across Rother’s diverse urban and rural communities, turning priorities into practical action and making a real difference.

Contact

Greta Anderson 01424 217259 [e-mail]

As one of the first points of contact for our clients, you'll play an important role in ensuring people can access the support they need. From managing enquiries and appointments to maintaining accurate records and supporting projects, no two days will be the same.

37 £24,874.13 per annum pro‑ra if part time 16 October 2026

This role is at the heart of delivering emergency financial support to residents experiencing hardship. You'll assess applications, make evidence‑based decisions, identify safeguarding concerns and help people access wider support that can improve their long‑term financial resilience.

37 £26,471 per annum, pro‑ra if part‑time 16 October 2026

You'll work with a variety of backgrounds, delivering practical advice and guidance that helps them make informed financial decisions and access the support available to them.

30 - 37 £26,927 per annum (pro rata for part‑time hours) 16 October 2026