Closing Date: 6th July 2025 Rate of Pay: SCP 35-40 (starting £44,711 per annum)
Location: Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 1HG
Grade: SCP 35 – 40, STC Grade 8 (starting £44,711 per annum)
Are you a dynamic and positive senior leader ready for your next challenge? Do you thrive in a role where no two days are the same, balancing strategic thinking with supporting operational delivery and reactiveness? If so, Seaford Town Council invites you to step into a key leadership role that makes a real difference in the local community.
We are looking for an inspiring senior leader to oversee the delivery of our external services, manage a large portfolio of assets, and drive forward key projects in line with our Strategic Plan. Working closely with the Town Clerk and the wider leadership team, you’ll play a crucial role in connecting governance with operational delivery – finding pragmatic solutions where public sector accountability meets real-world service delivery.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading and developing the Projects & Facilities team, and the team at the Town Council-owned Seaford Head Golf Course.
- Delivering Council decisions, managing budgets and resources, and overseeing contracts and partnerships.
- Bridging the gap between strategic leadership and day-to-day operations – ensuring services run smoothly while keeping a long-term view.
- Empowering your teams through coaching, communication, and clear delegation – cultivating a positive, high-performing culture.
- Navigating public sector governance with confidence and patience, ensuring compliance while maintaining flexibility.
What We’re Looking For
- We’re not just looking for experience – we’re looking for the right person. You’ll bring:
- A collaborative and confident leadership style, with excellent communication skills.
- A strategic mindset paired with a hands-on approach when needed.
- The ability to coach and motivate teams, delegate effectively, and build strong working relationships.
- Be comfortable working within set procedures and approval processes, with an eye for detail and a commitment to doing things properly.
- A flexible, solutions-focused attitude – and a desire to make a genuine impact.
What We Offer
- You’ll be working with a welcoming and supportive team based in central Seaford, with hybrid working options available.
- A rewarding role with a stable local government employer, with a competitive salary and pension.
- Flexible working hours and a culture that values wellbeing and work-life balance.
- The chance to take ownership of a varied, meaningful role – and grow with us.
This is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to lead with purpose and make a lasting contribution to Seaford.
Apply today and help shape the future of our town.
Application forms are completed online via Google Forms, which can be accessed online here:
If you have a requirement for an application form in a different format, please let us know: HR@seafordtowncouncil.gov.uk
For further information, please see our website:
Closing date for applications: Sunday 6 July 2025
Interview dates:
Preliminary interviews via MS Teams: w/c 7 July 2025
Assessment day: Wednesday 16 July 2025
Seaford Town Council is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values difference, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Council and can improve the way we deliver services.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.