Community Graduate- Eh0114

Your role will focus on enabling the council to improve the health and wellbeing of our residents through the successful planning, coordination and delivery of projects that focus on physical and mental wellbeing, supporting an ageing population and improving community connectivity and a sense of place across East Hampshire.

You will have experience in carrying out robust research and analysing data to help inform project development and decision making, along with forecasting future trends. You will be skilled in managing projects and overseeing project delivery plans to achieve the target outcomes and meet the needs of our community.

You must be self-motivated with excellent organisational skills and an ability to prioritise your workload, meet deadlines and work well under pressure. You will also have strong communication and interpersonal skills and be able to work in a flexible and collaborative approach across the team and with partners.

In return for your hard work and contribution, we can offer you a range of benefits including generous annual leave, flexi time, free parking, leisure centre discounts, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and more.

To be successful at shortlisting you will need to very clearly state how you meet the essential criteria listed in the role profile.

Due to the Coronavirus pandemic the Council Offices are currently open with most officers working from home. The post holder will be able to work to a hybrid model, either in the office at Penns Place in Petersfield or from home, with members of the team doing a combination of the two.

If you would like an informal discussion about the position, please contact Sarah Hobbs, Senior Community Officer on

01730 234013 or Kirsty Cope, Sports Development Officer on 01730 234015.

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.

Prior consideration will be given to those on the redeployment register or at risk of redundancy at East Hampshire District Council and Havant Borough Council.