Active Wellbeing Support Officer (12 month fixed term contract)

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This is an exciting time to be joining the Active Wellbeing Team as part of the wider Community Team at Havant Borough Council.

As an ambitious and innovative team, we aim to create accessible environments for residents to lead physically active, healthy

lives by developing sustainable services, infrastructure, and partnerships.

We are looking for an organised, proactive and community‑focused individual to provide exemplary administration support in the

co-ordination of projects and partnerships that seek to support residents who face the greatest health inequalities to be more

physically active.

The support officer will respond to enquiries through the council’s various access channels, handling requests, and performing

administration tasks to support the delivery of projects such as the Get up and Go programme.

You will make a positive difference by providing a considerate and understanding service throughout the customer journey from

initial enquiry through to activity attendance and retention.

The role also provides essential administration and support for various partnerships and contract monitoring for sport, physical

activity, leisure and recreational projects and facilities.

We are looking for somebody who can effectively communicate with a range a people, through a range of channels. You will need a

strong customer focus, attention to detail and enthusiasm to support projects that positively impact people’s behaviour, enabling

them to move more.

The post requires a proactive person who can demonstrate experience in administration. 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 and various online tools, working with a wide range of people, and able to

work both independently and as part of a small team.

What we can offer you

* A competitive salary

* Support for your continuous professional development

* Generous Leave Allowance

* Free Parking

* Local Government Pension Scheme

* Flexible /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 Simon Hasted, Strategic Lead Active Wellbeing on 07771 933828 or email

simon.hasted@havant.gov.uk [simon.hasted@havant.gov.uk]

To Apply

If you are passionate about the role physical activity has in supporting health and can positively demonstrate the Council’s

values and behaviours and can evidence a desire to succeed in the role, we want to hear from you!

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 Monday 18 May 2026 and interviews will be held on Tuesday 26 May 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

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About Disability Confident

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