Anti-Poverty OfficerCouncil

Anti-Poverty Officer

Grade – Grade 6, SCP 19 to 26

Salary – £33,119 to £38,510 per annum

Contract – Full Time (37 hours per week) with the option of a job share, Fixed Term until 31st March 2028.

Location – Hastings, East Sussex / Hybrid Working

Are you passionate about reducing the impacts of poverty in Hastings and creating meaningful change to people’s lives?

Hastings Borough Council are creating a new role to lead, influence and coordinate the Council’s strategic response to poverty, ensuring a strong, whole-system approach that delivers measurable reductions in financial hardship and inequality.

The Anti-Poverty Officer will drive improved integration between key frontline services, particularly Neighbourhood Regeneration, Housing Options and Revenues and Benefits, to ensure residents receive timely, joined-up support that prevents crisis, reduces homelessness, and maximises income.

The role will combine strategic development, service improvement, and partnership working to embed poverty reduction across all Council functions, with a clear focus on prevention, early intervention, and resident outcomes.

This role has been developed at an important time and will work with partners to support the delivery of the new town wide Community-Led Anti-Poverty Plan.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills:

Good project management

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders

Ability to work collaboratively and influence across organisational boundaries.

Analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and translate it into actionable insight.

Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Ability to work independently and use initiative.

Work collaboratively and builds positive relationships.

Proactive, solutions-focused, and adaptable.

Acts with integrity and accountability.

Experience of co-production

We are seeking an ambitious individual who can steer this important agenda forward, working closely with stakeholders and at pace whilst being sensitive to the nature of the work to create lasting change and impact.

Benefits of Working at Hastings Borough Council

Generous annual leave: 27 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, with entitlement increasing in line with continuous service.

Access to a generous Local Government Pension Scheme.

Hybrid and flexible working options available.

Access to a range of discounts with through the Pluxee benefits platform.

Employee Assistance Programme.

Cycle to work scheme.

Discounted staff parking.

How To Apply

If you are interested in the role, please apply using our online application form on Hastings Frontend

Closing date for applications: 2nd November 2026 at 12:00pm

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Rosie Leech, Programme and Project Manager ([email protected])

Position type: Full Time