Senior Development Officer (Maternity Cover)

Weston-super-Mare Town Council Senior Development Officer (Maternity Cover) £34,434 | 37 Hours per Week | Fixed Term – Minimum 12 Months Weston-super-Mare Town Council is seeking an enthusiastic, proactive and highly organised Senior Development Officer to join our Development Team on a maternity cover basis. Working under the leadership of the CEO/Town Clerk, this is an exciting opportunity to help deliver projects that directly support local communities, wellbeing, regeneration and environmental priorities across Weston-super-Mare. This varied and rewarding role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working across multiple projects, partnerships and initiatives. Whether your background is in local government, community development, charities, project management, regeneration, funding, public sector partnerships or another related field, we are keen to hear from candidates with strong transferable skills and a passion for making a difference. About the Role The successful candidate will support the Council’s strategic ambitions by helping to identify funding opportunities, develop projects, engage with partners and stakeholders, and deliver initiatives that create positive outcomes for local people. Projects may include: * Community wellbeing initiatives * Climate and environmental programmes * Regeneration and development projects * Community resilience activities * Partnership and stakeholder engagement * Grant funding and procurement support Key Responsibilities * Identify and pursue external funding opportunities * Prepare grant applications and supporting documentation * Support delivery of projects linked to Council priorities * Build and maintain strong partnerships with organisations and community groups * Assist with procurement and project administration * Support Development Team workstreams and reporting processes * Work collaboratively across Council departments and with external stakeholders We’re Looking For Someone Who: * Is highly organised, motivated and proactive * Can manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively * Communicates confidently with a wide range of people * Enjoys partnership working and community engagement * Can write clearly and persuasively * Is solutions-focused and adaptable * Understands the importance of delivering positive community outcomes What We Offer * Local Government Pension Scheme * Generous annual leave entitlement * Flexible working arrangements where possible * Training and development opportunities * Supportive and ambitious working environment * Meaningful work that makes a visible difference in the community Location: Weston-super-Mare Contract: Fixed Term Maternity Cover – Minimum 12 Months Hours: 37 hours per week Salary: LC2 (18–23) – £34,434 FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATION FORM, PLEASE GO TO WESTON-SUPER-MARE TOWN COUNCIL'S WEBSITE. Closing Date: 12:00pm, 26th May 2026