Communities and Wellbeing Projects Officer

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At Arun District Council, we are continuously working to improve wellbeing, housing, the environment and the economy within the district. We care about making a difference to those who live, work, and visit Arun, and you could be that difference.

Overall Job Purpose:

Our Communities and Wellbeing Team are responsible for a range of programmes that support community safety, cohesion, resilience and wellbeing. Working with our community partners is at the heart of what we do and this role will be key to achieving our objectives. The Team are looking for a person who has the passion and experience of working in community development.

The Communities and Wellbeing Project Officer will support the delivery of the Arun Local Community Network and represent the Council across voluntary and community sector partnerships. The role will also facilitate the Arun Youth Council. The role will support the delivery of community projects, including the Council’s cost of living response and community resilience programmes.

The role will contribute to the delivery of Council priorities as identified within the Council’s

Vision, Wellbeing Strategy and the Safer Arun Partnership Plan.

For more information about joining the Communities and Wellbeing Team, the role profile is located at the bottom of this advert. It details the main duties of the job as well as the behaviours and competencies (evaluated at interview stage).

We love to invest in our people, providing the opportunity for professional development and fulfilment. Work life balance is encouraged, and we enjoy a variety of flexible working arrangements. Please see Why work for Arun for more information on what Arun offers their employees.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability.

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CLOSING DATE: 28 November 2025

INTERVIEW DATE: Monday 15 December 2025