Development Support Officer NCCHS

Nottingham City Council; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous pension scheme

Great leave entitlement

Hybrid working

Job summary

Nottingham City Council is seeking a Development Support Officer to provide administrative, financial and performance support for housing development and refurbishment programmes. You will work with project managers, contractors and stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within budget.

You will handle cost estimating, budget monitoring, project administration and performance reporting, maintaining accurate records and supporting governance processes.

Qualifications

• Budget monitoring, financial administration and cost estimating.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project information and monitor progress against milestones.
• Maintain financial and performance data and project records.
• Support governance processes and action tracking.
• Facilitate communication with project stakeholders and manage risks and defects.

Skills

Budget monitoring

Data analysis

Governance administration

Interpersonal skills

Documentation management

Education

Prince2 Foundation

APM Fundamentals

HNC/HND in construction, housing or business

Job description

Role: Development Support Officer

Contract Type:Permanent

Working Hours:37 Hours per week - Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8:30am – 5:00pm

Worker Type:Hybrid Worker - working time will be split between your work base and working remotely in agreement with the Line Manager.

Salary:Grade G - starting salary of£37,563 per annum (Level one) rising to- £40,444 per annum(Level four)

Location:Harvey Road, NG8 3BB

We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more…

Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

* You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here.

About the Role

The Development Support Officer provides comprehensive administrative, financial and performance support to the delivery of housing development and refurbishment programmes. Working closely with project managers, contractors, consultants and stakeholders, the postholder supports the successful delivery of projects through cost estimating, budget monitoring, project administration, performance reporting and maintenance of accurate project records.

The role is responsible for coordinating project information, monitoring programme progress against agreed milestones, maintaining financial and performance data, supporting governance processes and ensuring documentation is accurate and up to date. The postholder acts as a key point of contact for project stakeholders, helping to facilitate effective communication, track actions and support the management of defects, risks and project outcomes.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

1. Budget monitoring, financial administration and cost estimating, including preparing indicative cost estimates, monitoring expenditure and maintaining financial records.
2. Data analysis, management information and reporting, including collecting, analysing and presenting information to support decision‑making.
3. Meeting and governance administration, including agenda preparation, minute-taking, action tracking and support for project governance processes.
4. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely with project managers, architects and other stakeholders.
5. Demonstrates strong organisational skills by managing documentation , schedules and records efficiently ensuring that all information is accessible and well‑maintained.
6. Prince2 Foundation, APM Fundamentals or equivalent project management qualification. HNC/HND qualification in construction, housing or business-related subject.

You can find the full job description and person specification for this post here.

Please ensure you demonstrate clearly how you meet the 6 above requirements in your CV & supporting document.

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Closing Date: 29 October 2026 (11:59pm) - Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date, and therefore we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interview date: 12 November 2026 - Please note this is subject to change

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