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Ready for a creative challenge? An exciting design opportunity has arisen at Havant Borough Council, with a role providing a
diverse and wide-ranging design workload covering resident campaigns, product promotion, business engagement, exhibitions and
more.
This role is being advertised across two pay grades, with the successful applicant being prioritised on their potential within the
team over their outright experience.
Closely supported throughout by members of the Communications Team, you will provide graphic design services to colleagues through
the council - and occasional external customers - to achieve agreed outcomes. You will help resolve briefs, agree solutions, and
provide inspired, original output as required to meet need.
The successful candidate will need to be able to network effectively, have good communication and time management skills, and be
able to show attention to detail. Please view the role profile for qualification and entry requirements.
What we can offer you
A competitive salary/benefits and support for your continuous professional development.
• Grade E (£27,334 to £30,296) or Grade F (£30,825 to £34,834) per annum (dependent on experience)
• Generous Leave Allowance
• Free Parking
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working/Hybrid working
• Family Friendly Packages
Visit our website for the full range of benefits and support we offer our staff.
Interested? Informal discussion about the role is welcomed. Please email Sandy Wilson, Marketing Officer,
via sandy.wilson@havant.gov.uk [sandy.wilson@havant.gov.uk] in the first instance.
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 –
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supporting statement detailing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the role profile.
Closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on Thursday 18 July 2024 and interviews will be held week commencing 29 July
2024.
Please note a portfolio of work will be required as part of the interview process. Details on this will be provided to those
shortlisted for the role.
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.
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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 .