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Assistant Director for Democracy, Elections and Information Governance

Number of Positions: 1

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 37

Salary: £58,669 - £67,488 inclusive of local weighting

Job Category: Legal and Democratic Services

Location: Hertford

Reference: eastherts/TP/1951/88

Job Introduction

Are you a detailed, focused, enthusiastic leader with an eye for detail?

We are looking for someone like you to join our team! As the Assistant Director, you will have the opportunity to lead, direct and develop the Democracy, Elections and Information Governance Team, working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, elected members and external partners to deliver high-quality services to the council.

What will you be doing?

- Providing day-to-day leadership and management of the staff in your service area
- Supporting the Director for Legal, Policy and Governance to provide information and advice to elected members and the Leadership Team
- Taking a lead in maintaining and keeping up to date the Council’s Constitution in consultation with the Director for Legal, Policy and Governance
- Acting as deputy returning officer or deputy counting officer during an election or referendum period and deputy electoral registration officer at all times

About you

As an ideal candidate, you will have:

- Demonstrative ability to lead and manage multiple teams of staff
- A positive approach to motivating staff
- The ability to represent their Director and East Herts Council at internal and external meetings and gatherings
- The ability to lead on the management of Council and other meetings, governance, member and committee support functions and to ensure that effective support is provided on a corporate basis
- Excellent communication skills

What can we offer you?

- A stimulating and supportive work environment
- Flexible working arrangements, including remote working and flexi-time
- 26-29 days' annual leave, rising to 34 days with 5 years' local government service
- Employee well-being programme

How to apply
 
For an informal discussion about the role and to find out more about East Herts Council's ambition, please contact James Ellis, Director for Legal, Policy and Governance.

Closing date: 6th July 2025 at Midnight.

Interviews will be held: The week commencing 14th July 2025.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing diversity and maintaining a firm commitment to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. We believe that creating inclusive environments leads to stronger collaboration and better outcomes in our work