Role: Development Support Officer
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 Hours per week - Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8:30am – 5:00pm
Worker Type: Hybrid Worker - working time will be split between your work base and working remotely in agreement with the Line Manager.
Salary: Grade G - starting salary of £37,563 per annum (Level one) rising to - £40,444 per annum (Level four)
Location: Harvey Road, NG8 3BB
We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more…
Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.
In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.
* You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here.
About the Role
The Development Support Officer provides comprehensive administrative, financial and performance support to the delivery of housing development and refurbishment programmes. Working closely with project managers, contractors, consultants and stakeholders, the postholder supports the successful delivery of projects through cost estimating, budget monitoring, project administration, performance reporting and maintenance of accurate project records.
The role is responsible for coordinating project information, monitoring programme progress against agreed milestones, maintaining financial and performance data, supporting governance processes and ensuring documentation is accurate and up to date. The postholder acts as a key point of contact for project stakeholders, helping to facilitate effective communication, track actions and support the management of defects, risks and project outcomes.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- Budget monitoring, financial administration and cost estimating, including preparing indicative cost estimates, monitoring expenditure and maintaining financial records.
- Data analysis, management information and reporting, including collecting, analysing and presenting information to support decision-making.
- Meeting and governance administration, including agenda preparation, minute-taking, action tracking and support for project governance processes.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely with project managers, architects and other stakeholders.
- Demonstrates strong organisational skills by managing documentation , schedules and records efficiently ensuring that all information is accessible and well-maintained.
- Prince2 Foundation, APM Fundamentals or equivalent project management qualification. HNC/HND qualification in construction, housing or business-related subject.
You can find the full job description and person specification for this post here.
Please ensure you demonstrate clearly how you meet the 6 above requirements in your CV & supporting document.
We recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) can be a helpful tool when preparing your application. AI can guide you, but only your own words and experiences truly matter – we want to see the real you. All examples and statements must be your own, accurate, and reflect your true experience and values. AI tools do not understand context, think critically, or assess the reliability of information, which means AI-generated responses can feel generic and may not accurately represent who you are. We recruit fairly and inclusively – showing your real self is what helps you succeed. For more information please click here.
Closing Date: 29 October 2026 (11:59pm) - Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date, and therefore we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Interview date: 12 November 2026 - Please note this is subject to change
If you have any queries about the role or the recruitment process, please contact us via email: [email protected]
If you have any technical issues when completing your application, please contact our Employee Service Centre: http://emss.org.uk/support
By applying to this job, you agree to our Terms & Conditions.
About UsThank you for your interest in working for Nottingham City Council. As one of the largest employers in Nottingham we offer a wide range of roles across a range of services. In return for your skill, drive and commitment to serving the people of Nottingham, we can help you to develop an exciting and rewarding career, with access to the following benefits.
In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:
- 26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ service) + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually
- Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme offering 17.9%
- Smart Working – to support your work life balance
- Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and much more!
Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair, inclusive and Disability Confident Employer, welcoming applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities. We recruit for diversity and value difference.
If you are a disabled candidate and wish to be considered under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this within your application. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment journey.
We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving personnel, veterans, reservists and military families.
We particularly want to hear from you if you are from Minority Ethnic communities, identify within the LGBTQ+ community, or are disabled. These groups are currently underrepresented in our workforce, and we are committed to better reflecting the communities we serve.
We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and encourage candidates to discuss this with us during the recruitment process.
Skills Required
- Budget monitoring, financial administration, and cost estimating, including preparing indicative cost estimates, monitoring expenditure, and maintaining financial records.
- Data analysis, management information, and reporting, including collecting, analysing, and presenting information to support decision-making.
- Meeting and governance administration, including agenda preparation, minute-taking, action tracking, and support for project governance processes.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work closely with project managers, architects, and other stakeholders.
- Strong organisational skills, including efficient management of documentation, schedules, and records.
- PRINCE2 Foundation, APM Fundamentals, or equivalent project management qualification.
- HNC or HND qualification in construction, housing, or a business-related subject.
What We Do
Nottingham City Council is the local authority for the city of Nottingham in the East Midlands region of England. It is focused on becoming a renewed council that delivers for local people and leads the city forward, with a vision to build a flourishing, inclusive, and sustainable city where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
