Financial Resilience Coordinator


Company:	Arun and Chichester Citizens Advice
Salary:	from £26,378.04 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	West Sussex
Working pattern:	Field-based
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	16 Oct 2026
Closing date:	2 Nov 2026

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Summary

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Throughout West Sussex with home working

Contract type: Fixed Term until 31st March 27 (with possible extension)

Salary: £26,378.04 per annum

Closing date: 02nd November at 9am

Interview date: Week commencing 9th November

We have a preference for an immediate start to support the continued development of the Financial Resilience Framework. We therefore retain the right to remove the job advert if a successful candidate is found before the closing date.

Job description: We are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic Financial Resilience Coordinator. The main purpose of this role is to support, develop, and champion the Financial Resilience Framework, working closely with the CEO, the Research & Campaigns Lead and key partners to ensure it delivers meaningful improvements for people experiencing financial hardship across Arun, Chichester and West Sussex.

Your main duties will include supporting the implementation, growth and continuous improvement of the Financial Resilience Framework; developing and maintaining effective partnerships across sectors; promoting the benefits of a holistic, person-centred approach to tackling financial hardship; supporting quality assurance and performance monitoring activities; and encouraging organisations to embed the Framework within their services and communities.

The postholder will work closely with the relevant Research & Campaigns Leads across partner organisations to strengthen collaboration, share learning and maximise the impact of the Framework across West Sussex.

They will also support the collection, analysis and sharing of evidence, insight and lived experience to inform decision-making, influence policy, identify emerging trends and contribute to research, reporting and campaigns that address the root causes of poverty, financial exclusion and inequality.

Essential requirements

Essential Criteria: -Knowledge of the issues affecting people experiencing financial hardship and poverty -Experience developing partnerships and collaborative working arrangements across sectors -Ability to research, analyse and interpret complex information, data and trends -Experience producing reports, briefings, presentations and other written materials -Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex issues clearly both verbally and in writing -Strong analytical, performance monitoring and problem-solving skills -Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively to deadlines -Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and ability to adapt and pick up various IT systems -Ability to work collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders

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