Print & Post Services Support Officer (6 months fixed term contract)
| Posting date: | 24 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Grade C £25,583 to £26,824 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 December 2025 |
| Location: | Havant, PO9 2AX |
| Company: | Havant Borough & East Hampshire District Councils |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 177 |
Summary
Job Advert
As a Print & Post Services Support Officer you will play a critical role in supporting all departments in the organisation with
scanning, printing, dealing with post, enquires and filing of legal documents. You will collaborate with various teams, help run
both the print and post room, and provide administrative and operational support.
Key responsibilities:-
* Provide support in the post room including the opening, sorting, scanning and delivering of post that arrives to the Plaza
daily.
* Provide support in the print room including the printing and collating of all departments documents such as Council Agendas,
and various forms and booklets.
* Conduct back scanning and the scanning of historical documents.
* Conduct filing of legal documents, including keeping an up to date and comprehensive log.
Skills and Experience
* Strong communication skills, both digital and in person.
* Excellent organisational and self-management skills.
* The ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and project management tools (MS Project).
* Problem solving skills and a proactive attitude toward identifying and addressing challenges.
What we offer
* A competitive salary
* Support for your continuous professional development
* Generous Leave Allowance
* Free Parking
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Flexible working
* 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 Courtney Payne, Print & Post Services Team Leader via email
courtney.payne@havant.gov.uk
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 – 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 7 December 2025 and interviews will be held 11 & 12 December 2025.
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.
As a Print & Post Services Support Officer you will play a critical role in supporting all departments in the organisation with
scanning, printing, dealing with post, enquires and filing of legal documents. You will collaborate with various teams, help run
both the print and post room, and provide administrative and operational support.
Key responsibilities:-
* Provide support in the post room including the opening, sorting, scanning and delivering of post that arrives to the Plaza
daily.
* Provide support in the print room including the printing and collating of all departments documents such as Council Agendas,
and various forms and booklets.
* Conduct back scanning and the scanning of historical documents.
* Conduct filing of legal documents, including keeping an up to date and comprehensive log.
Skills and Experience
* Strong communication skills, both digital and in person.
* Excellent organisational and self-management skills.
* The ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and project management tools (MS Project).
* Problem solving skills and a proactive attitude toward identifying and addressing challenges.
What we offer
* A competitive salary
* Support for your continuous professional development
* Generous Leave Allowance
* Free Parking
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Flexible working
* 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 Courtney Payne, Print & Post Services Team Leader via email
courtney.payne@havant.gov.uk
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 – 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 7 December 2025 and interviews will be held 11 & 12 December 2025.
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.