Arun District Council Vacancies

External role with Arundel Town Council - Bookkeeper

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:31:00 +0100

Arundel Town Council is seeking a reliable and experienced Bookkeeper to provide financial administration and bookkeeping support to the Councill.

Purpose of the role:

Provide accurate bookkeeping and financial administration, supporting the Responsible Financial Officer and Town Officer. Based at Arundel Town Hall, with up to six evening Finance Committee meetings each year.

Key responsibilities:

• Maintain records in Xero.
• Process invoices, payments, receipts and journals.
• Reconcile bank and balance sheet accounts.
• Track income, expenditure, reserves and earmarked funds.
• Support reports, budget monitoring, year end and audit work.
• Maintain the fixed asset register.
• Liaise with councillors, officers, suppliers and auditors.

See the attached advert for full role details including the person specification.

For an informal discussion about the role, please call Arundel Town Council on 01903 882954 or email admin@arundeltowncouncil.gov.uk.

Closing date for applications: 23 October 2026

Housing Triage Officer

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:53:00 +0100

Overall Job Purpose

To provide a high-quality first point of contact for customers seeking housing advice and assistance.

To support the prevention and relief of homelessness through effective triage, customer engagement and partnership working in accordance with the Housing Act 1996, Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and Renters' Rights Act.

You'll be expected to deliver resident-focused services, maintain your professional competence, promote inclusive behaviours, and contribute to continuous service improvement.

The role profile located at the bottom of this advert details the main duties of the job, as well as the behaviours, competencies and professional standards that will be assessed during the recruitment process.

Please note that this is a fixed term opportunity; with a likely duration of 12 months.

Why Join Us?

We love to invest in our people, providing opportunities for professional development, career progression and personal fulfilment. Work-life balance is encouraged, and we offer a variety of flexible working arrangements. Please see Why work for Arun for more information on what Arun offers its employees.

Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Professional Standards

All colleagues working within Housing, Wellbeing and Communities teams are expected to embrace the CIH professional standards to ensure that our residents receive the highest levels of service. Further information about the standards can be found via the CIH website and the link below:

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran status, neurodiversity or disability.

Support with Your Application

For support with your application and CV writing, please visit Applying for a Job with Us. If you need additional support with the application process, please contact people.services@arun.gov.uk regarding alternative ways to apply.

CLOSING DATE: 25 October 2026 23:59pm
INTERVIEW DATE: 5 November 2026

Outreach Coordinator

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:55:00 +0100

Overall Job Purpose

You will be assisting in coordinating and undertaking outreach activity across Arun, providing a timely and effective response to rough sleeping, StreetLink referrals and rough sleeper presentations.

The postholder will act as a consistent outreach presence within the Pathways Service, undertaking planned outreach sessions and helping to coordinate outreach activity based on StreetLink referrals, partner intelligence, email reports and information relating to known rough sleepers.

The role will assist with the coordination of early morning outreach, ensuring rota cover is maintained when required, maintaining oversight of newly identified rough sleepers and operational demand within the Pathways Service, whilst helping to ensure clients are linked to appropriate accommodation and support pathways at the earliest opportunity.

You'll be expected to deliver resident-focused services, maintain your professional competence, promote inclusive behaviours, and contribute to continuous service improvement.

Why Join Us?

Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Professional Standards

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Support with Your Application

CLOSING DATE: 23 October 2026 23:59pm

Interviews are likely to take place at the end of October/beginning of November

Plumber

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:58:00 +0100

At Arun District Council, we are continuously working to improve wellbeing, housing, the environment and the economy within the district. We care about making a difference to those who live, work, and visit Arun, and you could be that difference.

Overall Job Purpose:

The Plumber will carry out maintenance works efficiently and to a high standard, providing a professional plumbing service, to include guttering. You will ensure that plumbing systems are installed, repaired, and maintained efficiently and effectively to meet the needs of our residents and uphold the standards of health and safety regulations.

For more information about joining the Repairs Team, the role profile is located at the bottom of this advert. It details the main duties of the job as well as the behaviours and competencies (evaluated at interview stage).

We love to invest in our people, providing the opportunity for professional development and fulfilment. Work life balance is encouraged, and we enjoy a variety of flexible working arrangements. Please see Why work for Arun for more information on what Arun offers their employees.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability.

For support with your application and CV writing, please visit Applying for a job with us. If you need further support with the application process, please contact Askhr, regarding alternative ways to apply.

CLOSING DATE: 30 October 2026 23:59pm

Economic Development Officer

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100

Overall Job Purpose:

You’ll be working to support the delivery of economic growth in Arun. The postholder will facilitate economic growth and regeneration projects including identifying relevant funding opportunities.

You’ll require a range of project management, analytical and delivery-focussed skills to deliver a positive and tangible impact on the economy of Arun.

The ideal candidate will be commercially minded with knowledge of local, regional and national economic and skills issues and possess excellent interpersonal skills.

For more information about joining the Economy Team, the role profile is located at the bottom of this advert. It details the main duties of the job as well as the behaviours and competencies (evaluated at interview stage).

Please note that this is a fixed term opportunity, with a likely duration of up to 12 months.

If candidates would like to discuss the role informally, please contact Miriam Nicholls, Business and Economy Manager before the advertised closing date via the following: Miriam.nicholls@arun.gov.uk

Please note that we are not engaging with agencies for this role.

CLOSING DATE: 23 October 2026, 23:59pm

Nightly Paid Accommodation Liaison Officer

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:53:00 +0100

Overall Job Purpose:

To ensure the effective procurement, oversight, and quality of nightly paid and temporary accommodation by working with providers and households, carrying out inspections, managing financial contributions and debts, and supporting clients to access suitable, sustainable housing options in line with legislation.

For more information about joining the Housing Options Team, the role profile is located at the bottom of this advert. It details the main duties of the job as well as the behaviours and competencies (evaluated at interview stage).

For support with your application and CV writing, please visit Applying for a job with us. If you need further support with the application process, please contact People Services, regarding alternative ways to apply.

CLOSING DATE: 19 October 2026 23:59pm

INTERVIEW DATE: 28 October 2026

Repairs and Maintenance Manager

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:14:00 +0100

Overall Job Purpose

The postholder will lead, direct and drive the effective delivery of a quality high standard, responsive repairs and maintenance service for Arun District Council’s residents.

This role focuses on enhancing service quality, minimising void rent loss, and ensuring compliance with legal and safety standards. The role also has overall responsibility for delivering the Awaab’s law compliance and improving outcomes for residents.

The postholder will be responsible for contract procurement, strategic contract management, managing the repairs and maintenance budget and driving and delivering continuous performance improvement.

As a housing professional at Arun District Council, you'll be expected to deliver resident-focused services, maintain your professional competence, promote inclusive behaviours, and contribute to continuous service improvement.

Why Join Us?

Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Professional Standards

All colleagues in housing roles are expected to demonstrate the CIH professional standards to ensure that our tenants and users receive the highest levels of service. Further information about the standards can be found via the CIH website and the link below:

CIH professional standards for housing professionals

Successful applicants who do not currently hold the required CIH qualification will be supported to achieve it as part of their professional development within a specified timeframe.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Support with Your Application

CLOSING DATE : 16 October 2026 23:59pm

EXTERNAL VACANCY Parish Clerk - East Preston

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:04:00 +0100

East Preston Parish Council is looking for someone who is motivated and organized, with excellent administration, bookkeeping, IT and communication skills to join our team. You will need to be proactive and helpful to support our Councillors and our residents and able to work independently in the council’s shopfront office.

East Preston is a popular coastal community with a vibrant community feel; the council is often at the heart of village life.

This is a key role responsible for ensuring the effective day-to-day administration of the Council and supporting councillors in delivering services to the parish.
The Clerk will act as the Council’s Proper Officer and Responsible Financial Officer, ensuring the Council operates in accordance with statutory requirements and good governance. Duties include preparing agendas and minutes, managing correspondence, overseeing finances, advising councillors on governance matters and implementing council decisions.

In all of this, the Clerk will be supported by a reliable and knowledgeable team.
The Parish Council manages a number of community assets including recreation grounds, play areas, bus shelters, noticeboards and defibrillators, and responds to planning applications and consultations affecting the parish.

Although an appropriate qualification would be preferred, the Parish Council will support an applicant following appointment to study for the Certificate in Local Council Administration (CILCA) qualification.

Full time: 37 hours per week to include evening meetings as necessary.

Place of work: Council Office in East Preston, occasional meetings in other village buildings.

Evening attendance at meetings.

Starting rate of pay: In excess of £45K depending upon experience and qualifications
The application form and the job description are available on request from Emily Simpson at admin@wsalc.co.uk. For any queries, Emily can be contacted on 07881 714 526.

The completed application form should be sent by email to Emily Simpson at admin@wsalc.co.uk.

Closing Date: 16th October 2026

Start Date: To be mutually agreed, but no later than 1st April 2027

Interviews: Late October, early November

: https://wsalc.co.uk/vacancies

Climate Change and Sustainability Officer

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:10:00 +0100

Overall Job Purpose:

To assist in the delivery of the Council’s Climate Action and Biodiversity Work Plan and The Carbon Neutral Strategy.
To support and influence the procurement of goods and services to ensure that the Council engages suppliers and contractors who are aligned with the Council’s carbon reduction objectives
To support and deliver carbon reduction initiatives within Council services and with external stakeholders, with a focus on suppliers and local SMEs/business owners but to also include residents, schools, staff, elected members and others.
To increase engagement around climate change and sustainability with stakeholders, both internally and externally, with a focus on suppliers and local SMEs/ businesses but to also include residents, schools, staff, elected members, and others.

For more information about joining the Climate Change and Sustainability Team, the role profile is located at the bottom of this advert. It details the main duties of the job as well as the behaviours and competencies (evaluated at interview stage).

Please note that regular office attendance is required for the successful post-holder (minimum 2 days per week)

If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role please contact Will Page, Climate Change and Sustainability Manager via william.page@arun.gov.uk or Tel: 07824 087865

CLOSING DATE: 14 October 2026 23:59pm

IN-PERSON INTERVIEWS: 3 November 2026

Arun District Council Vacancies

** External role with Arundel Town Council - Bookkeeper **

Housing Triage Officer

Overall Job Purpose

Why Join Us?

Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Professional Standards

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Support with Your Application

Outreach Coordinator

Overall Job Purpose

Why Join Us?

Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Professional Standards

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Support with Your Application

Plumber

Economic Development Officer

Nightly Paid Accommodation Liaison Officer

Repairs and Maintenance Manager

Overall Job Purpose

Why Join Us?

Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Professional Standards

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Support with Your Application

**EXTERNAL VACANCY** Parish Clerk - East Preston

Climate Change and Sustainability Officer

External role with Arundel Town Council - Bookkeeper

EXTERNAL VACANCY Parish Clerk - East Preston