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About Arun
Arun District is on the south coast, one of seven districts within West Sussex. The district is bordered by Chichester to the west, Horsham to the north, and Worthing and Adur to the east. The northern half of Arun District falls within the South Downs National Park (SDNP).
As well as featuring many miles of beautiful coastline the district is home to a number of vibrant towns, parishes and villages and the people and businesses within them. On this page you can find links to read facts and figures about population in the area. You can learn more about the district at Sussex by the Sea.
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Our values
Trust
We earn trust by doing the right thing - for our colleagues, our customers and for the community. We are open and honest in our dealings both internally and externally. We act with integrity and accountability, rectifying our mistakes and using them as a learning opportunity.
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Proactivity
We embrace change and use our initiative, motivated to find the smarter way.
We encourage each other to speak up and contribute, especially when what you think is different to what you are hearing.
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Communication
We recognise that sharing information increases our ability to be effective.
We are thoughtful in our communications ensuring that our messaging is respectful and understandable to all.
We are responsive, demonstrating commitment to resolving problems with innovative solutions.
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Respect
Respect is at the forefront of every interaction we have with our customers, colleagues, partners and members.
In return we should expect to be treated respectfully.
It begins with the active inclusion and acceptance of all that join us or access our services and being open to unfamiliar and different views to our own.
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Kindness
Kindness matters to us.
We are inventive and work tirelessly on our customer’s behalf so they know that we care and are doing our best for them.
We are equally kind to our colleagues, offering help and support when needed.
We celebrate achievement and recognise everyone’s contribution.
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This is an exciting time to join us here at Arun, we are on the cusp of many major change projects that will move us forward ensuring the vitality of the council. We have high ambitions for this organisation, and all staff play a key and active part in delivering our vision, values, and objectives.
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We care about making a difference to those who live, work, and visit Arun and you could be that difference. Every role and employee at Arun sit at the very heart of our exciting 2022 – 2026 Council Vision, A better future.
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Part of our Vision is to make Arun a thriving, and inclusive area, a place for future generations, providing great services for our residents. Quality of life, and a vibrant and prosperous environment makes this an ideal location for people to live, work and visit.
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We are adding to our talented team of colleagues and want to hear from you if you are ambitious and wanting to make a positive impact within the sector and community.
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If you want to work in an innovative, ethical, and progressive culture, and are committed and driven to enhance and improve the lives and outcomes for individuals, communities, and our environment then we want to hear from you.
We offer a wide range of careers that make a difference to the community, improving services, ensuring residents are understood, safe, and included.
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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.
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Senior Management Team
Finance Organisational Structure
