Our current vacancies

View open job vacancies

  • Committee Services Officer 
  • Civil Enforcement Officer
  • Biodiversity Officer
  • Trainee Countryside Ranger 

Please note that our vacancies may close earlier than their advertised closing date should a high volume of suitable applications be received. We therefore encourage interested candidates to submit their application at the earliest opportunity.

Committee Services Officer 

Salary: £33,698.93 - £36,057.05 (pro rata)
Grade: F
Job reference: HR26/13
Hours per week: 20-22 (part time)
Location: Fleet
Type: Fixed term contract until 31 March 2028
Closing date: noon, Monday 10 August 
Interview: Wednesday 19 August

The job

We’re looking for a Committee Services Officer to provide wide-ranging, proactive support to Councillors across the range of committees. You’ll work closely with Hart’s political leaders and senior officers and build strong relationships with stakeholders both inside and outside Hart.

The applicant 

To be successful in this role, you’ll have excellent written and verbal communication skills. It will be important you can manage complex and competing workloads and be able to demonstrate existing knowledge of local government decision-making processes and modern committee management practices. 

You’ll have a vital role in the Committee Service team, being the first port of call for councillors across a range of different committees, from audit to planning, from Full Council to staffing. The role requires a willingness to work outside of regular office hours on a regular basis to administer evening meetings.

The position may suit either an existing or aspiring governance professional looking to take the next step in their career, but what is most important is the attitude and approach to your work. If you’re passionate about the democratic process, a strong communicator and not afraid to embrace innovative ways of working, we’d love to hear from you.

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

Committee Services Officer job description

For further information regarding the post, please contact Steve Bennett, Change and Digital Manager - steven.bennett@hart.gov.uk.

Local Government Reorganisation 

We are preparing for Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to new unitary councils in April 2028. If you are employed by Hart on 1 April 2028, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. 

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Civil Enforcement Officer

Salary: £26,823.74 - £29,539.97 to include 9.5% shift allowance
Grade: D
Job reference: HR26/12
Hours per week: 37
Location: Fleet, Hampshire, with travel throughout Hart district
Type: Permanent
Closing date: noon, 31 July 2026
Interview date/times: 7 August 2026

The job

Are you calm and approachable? Do you enjoy helping and supporting people within the community? Looking for something challenging but with a great work/life balance? Ever thought about working for Hart?

Based in North Hampshire, we are a small dynamic council, and a great place to work. There are some great benefits in joining us – great pension scheme, free parking, generous annual leave, free tea and coffee, modern town centre offices, flexible working and an employee benefit scheme.

A new opportunity has arisen within the Community Services Parking team for a Fulltime Civil Enforcement Officer – experience would be great but full training will be provided for those without experience who would be a great fit for the role.

The successful applicant will focus on ensuring that our council car park spaces are used properly and that charges are paid in accordance with the tariffs set out in each one. The role involves working within our communities to provide effective and fair enforcement.

The key responsibilities for the role of our Civil Enforcement Officer are:

  • Ensuring that council car parks remain clean, safe and accessible
  • Foot patrols inspecting council car parks, identifying contraventions 
  • Issuing Penalty Charge Notices (PCN), where warranted
  • Ensuring machines in council car parks are working as required

The applicant

As above, full training will be provided for the right candidate.  

We are looking for a self-starter, who is self-motivated and enthusiastic. You will work as part of a wider team although much of the day-to-day work will be on your own out in the community. There may be opportunities to work with several teams in the Community service, including the Countryside, Community Partnership and Community Safety teams.

Whilst we are looking for someone with experience of working in a public facing and interactive role, you do not need to have specific civil enforcement experience or knowledge as training and support will be given. Training will also be provided around the relevant legislation.

In addition, you will have:

  • Willingness to work across services and with partner agencies
  • Hold a full UK driving license

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

Civil Enforcement Officer job description

For further information regarding the post, please contact Pat Dunbar, Parking Team Leader on  pat.dunbar@hart.gov.uk 

Local Government Reorganisation 

We are preparing for Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to new unitary councils in April 2028. If you are employed by Hart on 1 April 2028, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. 

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Biodiversity Officer 

Salary: £33,698.93 to £36,057.05
Grade: F
Job reference: HR26/11
Hours per week: 37
Location: Fleet, Hampshire
Type: Fixed term for 1 year 
Closing Date: noon, 9 August 2026
Interview date: Week Commencing 17 August 2026

The job

An opportunity has arisen in the Environmental Promotions team for a Biodiversity Officer. You will support the Natural Environment Manager by providing technical ecological advice on development management, strategic planning, and biodiversity net gain matters, as well as to wider stakeholders across the Council and within the District. You will also support biodiversity projects and monitoring across Council sites, including biodiversity net gain sites, SSSIs, SINCs and public open spaces.

Key Tasks:

  • Provide ecological advice through the planning process, including pre-application, application, monitoring and enforcement stages.
  • Advise on biodiversity net gain, protected species, designated sites and wider biodiversity matters.
  • Prepare clear technical advice and responses for colleagues, stakeholders, professionals and residents.
  • Support biodiversity monitoring and conservation work across Council-owned and managed sites.
  • Work with Environmental Promotion team, Countryside Service and Site Ranger colleagues on projects, site management. and community initiatives.

The applicant

You will have a relevant ecology related degree or equivalent, and an understanding of ecological principals, survey methodology, and ecology-related planning legislation and policy in England.

You should be confident interpreting ecological information, communicating technical advice clearly, working with stakeholders and managing your own workload. Experience of habitat surveying, ecological data interpretation and biodiversity net gain projects would be an advantage.

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

Biodiversity Officer job description

For further information regarding the post, please contact Mike Barry, Natural Environment Manager on Biodiversity@Hart.gov.uk.

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

Local Government Reorganisation 

We are preparing for Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to new unitary councils in April 2028. If you are employed by Hart on 1 April 2028, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. 

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Trainee Countryside Ranger 

Salary: £24,412.99 pa
Grade: A
Job reference: HR26/10
Hours per week: 37
Location: Fleet, Hampshire 
Type: Fixed term for 18 months
Closing Date: noon, 31 July 2026
Interview date: Week Commencing 10 August 2026

The job

An excellent opportunity has arisen to work for Hart District Council’s multi-award-winning Countryside Department. The Trainee Ranger will support the Ranger Team to provide safe, well managed and welcoming countryside sites.

The applicant

To be successful in this role we are looking for someone who:

  • Is enterprising, resourceful, enthusiastic, and self-motivated.
  • Has a friendly, outgoing personality, providing excellent standards of customer service.
  • Has highly effective communication skills.
  • Is passionate about the outdoors and has a willingness to develop their knowledge and learn new skills. 

You should have:

  • Completed some volunteering in conservation or habitat management. 
  • GCSE Grade 4/C (or equivalent) in Maths and English. 
  • Ability to take ownership of tasks, challenges, and problems to achieve an appropriate outcome.
  • Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office software. 
  • Hold a current driving license.

A flexible approach to working is essential as some weekend and evening hours are required. 

Trainee Ranger job description

If you wish to discuss the role with Edith Collins, Assistant Senior Ranger, please email countryside@hart.gov.uk

Local Government Reorganisation 

We are preparing for Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to new unitary councils in April 2028. If you are employed by Hart on 1 April 2028, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. 

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Recently closed vacancies

Corporate Project Officer 

Salary: £36,962.11 - £39,519.41
Grade: G
Job reference: HR26/08
Hours per week: 37
Location: Fleet in Hampshire 
Type: Fixed term up to 31 March 2028
Closing Date: noon, 22 July 2026
Interview date: 30 July 2026

Corporate Project Officer job description

Tenancy Sustainment Officer

Salary: £36,962.11 - £39,519.41
Grade: G
Job reference: HR26/09
Hours per week: 37
Location: Fleet, Hampshire
Type: Fixed term to 31 March 2028
Closing date: noon, 17 July 2026
Interview date: Week commencing 27 July 2026

Tenancy Sustainment Officer 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.