Havant Borough & East Hampshire District Councils • Havant PO9 2AX
About this role
Job Advert
We’re looking for an organised, proactive and community‑focused individual to support the delivery of the Pride in Place Programme
in Leigh Park and West Cowplain (Wecock). This is an opportunity to contribute to long‑term regeneration, working alongside
residents, partners and council teams to help improve local places and outcomes for communities.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll provide essential administrative and project support to the Pride in Place Programme, helping keep meetings, projects and
workstreams running smoothly. This includes organising and attending meetings and events, maintaining programme documentation,
supporting community engagement activity, responding to enquiries, and assisting with monitoring, evaluation and communications
across the programme.
You should have
You should have experience working with communities and/or public sector partners, strong organisational and communication skills,
and the ability to manage competing priorities. You’ll be confident using Microsoft Office, comfortable working with a wide range
of people, and able to work both independently and as part of a team. Enthusiasm for community‑led regeneration and flexibility
to travel to meetings, including occasional evenings, is essential.
What we can offer your
* A competitive salary
* Support for your continuous professional development
* Generous Leave Allowance
* Free Parking
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Flexible working/Hybrid working to support your work-life balance
* Family Friendly Packages
* A comprehensive benefits package, find out more on our website www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers
[https://www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers]
If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Richard Jones, Funding & Programme Officer on 07425 661754 or via email
richard.jones@havant.gov.uk
To Apply
Please click apply and complete the short application process (3-4) minutes. Please ensure you attach your CV and a supporting
statement, when completing your application on our recruitment platform Hireful – www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-us-apply-now
[http://www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-us-apply-now]. We will not be able to progress your application further unless you provide a
supporting statement detailing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the role profile.
Closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on 25 May 2026 and interviews will be held week commencing 1 June 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. We would encourage you to
submit your application as early as possible.
Due to the current employment climate, we are receiving a high number of applicants for each post and as such may not be able to
acknowledge receipt of your application. You will however be notified as to whether you made the shortlist soon after the closing
date.
We want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities, therefore, we encourage and welcome applications from people of
all backgrounds and experiences. www.havant.gov.uk/our-organisation/equality-and-diversity
[http://www.havant.gov.uk/our-organisation/equality-and-diversity]
The council is an inclusive employer and appoints on merit. We are a Disability Confident Employer and have a Guaranteed Interview
Scheme for Veterans.
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and
expects all staff members to share this commitment.
Havant Borough Council is a Category 1 Responder under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004. All employees of the Authority will be
expected to support any necessary actions required during an emergency response.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.