Our current vacancies

• Principal Policy Planner
• Policy Planner
• Community Projects Officer
• Recently closed vacancies
   

Principal Policy Planner

Salary: £43,312 to £46,318 (pay award pending).  We would consider a market supplement for the right candidate. 
Grade: I 
Job reference: HR25/19
Hours per week: 37 
Location: Fleet, Hampshire 
Type: Permanent 
Closing Date: noon, 10 September 2025 
Interview date: Thursday 25 September 2025

The job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly capable Principal Policy Planner in Hart District Council’s Planning Policy and Economic Development Team.  

We are embarking on a new local plan for Hart to be prepared at pace under the new local plan-making system.  We are keen to attract a great applicant to help us achieve this, and we would consider a market supplement for the right candidate.

Hart is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the UK.  A strong demand for more development and a mix of rural and urban planning issues make Hart an exciting place to work.  

The applicant

The key requirements for the role are:

• A current member of the RTPI  
• Demonstrable and wide-ranging post qualification experience in planning policy / local plan preparation

Interviews are scheduled to be held on site at Hart District Council Offices.

For further information regarding the post, please contact the Planning Policy and Economic Development Manager at daniel.hawes@hart.gov.uk 

Principle Policy Planner Job Description

Please apply by submitting a CV and Covering Letter (no more than two sides of A4 aligned to the person specification). 

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Policy Planner 

Salary: £35,816 - £38,294 (pay award pending) 
Grade: G 
Job reference: HR25/18 
Hours per week: 37 
Location: Fleet, Hampshire 
Type: Permanent 
Closing Date: noon, 10 September 2025 
Interview date: Thursday 25 September 2025

The job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Policy Planner in Hart District Council’s Planning Policy and Economic Development Team.  

We are embarking on a new local plan for Hart to be prepared at pace under the new local plan-making system.  The successful applicant will contribute to this work and to many other aspects of planning policy work.  

Hart is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the UK.  A strong demand for more development and a mix of rural and urban planning issues make Hart an exciting place to work.  

The applicant

The key requirements for the role are:

• An RTPI accredited qualification, or an equivalent mix of qualifications and experience, so that within 2 years you will have gained sufficient experience to apply for MRTPI.

Interviews are scheduled to be held on site at Hart District Council Offices.

For further information regarding the post, please contact the Planning Policy and Economic Development Manager at daniel.hawes@hart.gov.uk 

Policy Planner Job Description

Please apply by submitting a CV and covering letter (no more than two sides of A4 aligned to the person specification).

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Community Projects Officer

Salary: FTE £35,816-£38,294 pro rata
Grade: G (SCP 26 - 29)
Job reference: HR25/17
Hours per week: 18.5
Location: Fleet, Hampshire
Type: 18 month fixed term contract 
Closing Date: noon, 22 August 2025
Interview date: 2 September 2025

The job

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Community Directorate for a proactive and community-focused Community Project Officer. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference by supporting and delivering initiatives that benefit the local community.

The role involves developing partnerships, coordinating health and wellbeing projects, supporting community events and identifying grant funding opportunities. Ideal for someone passionate about community development and skilled in collaboration and project coordination.

The applicant

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about community development and partnership working.
• An excellent communicator with strong organisational skills.
• Experienced in managing or supporting community-based projects.
• Confident in working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.

The key responsibilities of the Community Projects Officer are as follows:

• Assisting in the development of joint working with a range of partners organisations to facilitate community support
• Arranging and administrating forums relevant to community engagement.
• Planning, organising and arranging meetings as well as administering meetings when needed.
• Researching, reviewing and assessing best practice when working with community groups.
• Researching, reviewing and assessing various grant support funding streams.
• Assisting in the development of relevant strategies.
• Responsibility for monitoring your projects against strategies and plans, as identified by the Head of Service
• Providing analysis and reporting on key data as required.
• Supporting specific projects identified by the Head of Service.
• Working and collaborating on a wide variety of projects across different areas of the organisation.
• Confidently managing projects.
• Working creatively to help support with the engagement of the local community.
• Providing a high-quality service for our residents, staff, managers, and external partners.

Interviews are scheduled to be held on site at Hart District Council Offices.

For further information regarding the post, please contact Nikki Jenkins, Community Partnerships & Projects Manager at Nikki.jenkins@hart.gov.uk

Community Projects Officer Job Description

Please apply by submitting a CV and covering letter (no more than two sides of A4 aligned to the person specification).

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Recently closed vacancies

Environmental Health Practitioner (Environmental Protection)

Salary: £39,173 to £42,336
Grade: H (SCP 30- 33)
Job reference: HR25/16
Hours per week: 37 
Location: Fleet, Hampshire
Type: Permanent
Closing Date: noon, 4 August 2025 
Interview date: 7 August 2025

Environmental Health Practitioner (Environmental Protection) Job Description

Equal opportunities, employment policies and volunteering

Hart District Council is an equal opportunities employer. View the Employment Application privacy notice that will apply if you are taken forward to the interview stage. Read our corporate policies for more information about our working practices and policies. You can also find out more about working in local government and career opportunities for young people

We are committed to supporting and developing all our staff. We strive to create a culture that is inclusive, innovative, and enjoyable. We support our staff in maintaining a good work/life balance. 

We support Hart Voluntary Action which promotes and supports the development of volunteering. They have a range of volunteering opportunities available in the Hart District. For more information please visit the HVA website.