Strategic Development Assistant
| Posting date: | 18 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 8, £29,884 to £32,654 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 September 2025 |
| Location: | Isle Of Wight, South East England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Isle of Wight Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2025_1495 |
Summary
37 hours per week
Do you want to make the difference to the lives of children and young people across the Isle of Wight?
Do you want to have a once in a career opportunity to support Strategic Development service within the new Children’s Services Directorate at the Isle of Wight Council?
Do you like a challenge? If so, come and join us on the Isle of Wight, as we transform education on the Island.
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Strategic Development Assistant to support the delivery of the Children’s Services Capital Programme on the Isle of Wight. This role plays a key part in ensuring the effective planning and management of school places and capital investment in education infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist with financial monitoring and reporting for the Children’s Services Capital Programme.
Support procurement and contract management processes, including performance tracking of contractors.
Carry out site inspections and audits to ensure compliance and quality standards.
Lead communication and engagement with stakeholders, including elected members, Town and Parish Councils.
Provide business support to ensure school place sufficiency aligns with local demand and that school buildings are used efficiently.
Work collaboratively with the Capital Programme Project Manager to support strategic planning and delivery of local and national initiatives.
This is a varied and impactful role that requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to build constructive working relationships across a wide range of stakeholders.
In line with the Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Any information provided on CVs will not be considered for short-listing purposes.
You may be required to attend meetings outside of standard office hours.
Do you want to make the difference to the lives of children and young people across the Isle of Wight?
Do you want to have a once in a career opportunity to support Strategic Development service within the new Children’s Services Directorate at the Isle of Wight Council?
Do you like a challenge? If so, come and join us on the Isle of Wight, as we transform education on the Island.
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Strategic Development Assistant to support the delivery of the Children’s Services Capital Programme on the Isle of Wight. This role plays a key part in ensuring the effective planning and management of school places and capital investment in education infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist with financial monitoring and reporting for the Children’s Services Capital Programme.
Support procurement and contract management processes, including performance tracking of contractors.
Carry out site inspections and audits to ensure compliance and quality standards.
Lead communication and engagement with stakeholders, including elected members, Town and Parish Councils.
Provide business support to ensure school place sufficiency aligns with local demand and that school buildings are used efficiently.
Work collaboratively with the Capital Programme Project Manager to support strategic planning and delivery of local and national initiatives.
This is a varied and impactful role that requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to build constructive working relationships across a wide range of stakeholders.
In line with the Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Any information provided on CVs will not be considered for short-listing purposes.
You may be required to attend meetings outside of standard office hours.
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