Job Advert We’re looking for an ambitious and community‑focused Town Centre Manager to be the driving force behind Havant town centre. This is a high‑profile role at the heart of the borough, shaping a vibrant, clean and welcoming place that people are proud to live, work, shop and spend time in. You’ll bring partners together, champion local identity and lead positive change as Havant continues to grow. What you’ll be doing You’ll lead and co-ordinate activity in Havant Town Centre, working hands‑on with businesses, partners and council services to improve vibrancy and economic vitality. This includes overseeing public realm and events, supporting marketing and promotion, engaging with the community, and helping shape and deliver regeneration and investment plans. You’ll monitor performance and footfall, manage a budget, provide clear advice in a political environment, and act as a visible and trusted presence for the town centre. You should have You should have relevant experience or qualifications in town centre management or a related field, with a strong track record of partnership working and service improvement. You’ll be strategic yet practical, confident working in a political and community setting, and skilled at managing projects, performance data and competing priorities. Most importantly, you’ll be proactive, organised and passionate about place, community and pride in Havant. What we can offer you * A competitive salary * Support for your continuous professional development * Generous Leave Allowance * Free Parking * Local Government Pension Scheme * Flexible working/Hybrid working to support your work-life balance * Family Friendly Packages * A comprehensive benefits package, find out more on our website www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers [https://www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers] If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Richard Jones, Funding & Programme Officer on 07425 661754 or via email richard.jones@havant.gov.uk To Apply If you can inspire others, co-ordinating a diverse range of activities and services to deliver tangible improvements on the ground, then you are the kind of person we want to hear from! 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 – www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-us-apply-now [http://www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-us-apply-now]. We will not be able to progress your application further unless you provide a supporting statement detailing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the role profile. Closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on 25 May 2026 and interviews will be held week commencing 1 June 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. We would encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. 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. www.havant.gov.uk/our-organisation/equality-and-diversity [http://www.havant.gov.uk/our-organisation/equality-and-diversity] 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 .