Anti-Poverty Officer

Hastings Frontend

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Hastings Borough Council is creating the Anti-Poverty Officer role to lead, influence and coordinate the Council’s strategic response to poverty. The role aims to deliver a strong, whole-system approach that measurably reduces financial hardship and inequality in Hastings.

The postholder will improve integration between frontline services, particularly Neighbourhood Regeneration, Housing Options, and Revenues and Benefits, so residents receive timely, joined-up support that prevents crisis, reduces homelessness, and maximises income. The role combines strategic development, service improvement, and partnership working to embed poverty reduction across Council functions, with an emphasis on prevention, early intervention, and resident outcomes.

Working with partners, the Anti-Poverty Officer will support delivery of the new town-wide Community-Led Anti-Poverty Plan. The Council seeks an ambitious person who can advance this agenda at pace, work closely with stakeholders, and create lasting change while remaining sensitive to the nature of the work.

Requirements

• Good project management skills.
• 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, including the ability to interpret data and translate it into actionable insight.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build positive relationships.
• Proactive, solutions-focused, and adaptable approach.
• Integrity and accountability.
• Experience of co-production.

Responsibilities

• Lead, influence, and coordinate the Council’s strategic response to poverty.
• Improve integration between frontline services, particularly Neighbourhood Regeneration, Housing Options, and Revenues and Benefits.
• Help ensure residents receive timely, joined-up support that prevents crisis, reduces homelessness, and maximises income.
• Combine strategic development, service improvement, and partnership working to embed poverty reduction across Council functions.
• Focus on prevention, early intervention, and resident outcomes.
• Work with partners to support delivery of the town-wide Community-Led Anti-Poverty Plan.
• Engage stakeholders to advance the anti-poverty agenda and create lasting change and impact.

Benefits

• 27 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, with entitlement increasing in line with continuous service.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid and flexible working options.
• Access to discounts through the Pluxee benefits platform.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Discounted staff parking.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed