Mayor’s Secretary – Part Time 18.5 hours a week 

Based at Hertford Castle 

Salary range £23,893 to £27,803, plus outer London weighting £689 (Pro Rata)

and 5% loyalty bonus after three years.

A unique and fulfilling opportunity has arisen for a highly organised individual to provide administrative support to the Mayor of Hertford.

Hertford appointed its first Mayor in 1605. These days, Mayors are extremely active, supporting community groups, organisations and raising funds for local charities.

To help make all of this happen seamlessly, we need someone who will:

• Receive and respond to all Mayoral engagement requests.
• Manage the Mayor’s diary, ensuring they have the information they need for each engagement.
• Plan and deliver civic and one-off events, including Mayor’s Charity events, Mayor Making and Civic Services, and support organisations with Hertford’s Remembrance Sunday Parade.

If you are methodical and can work on your own initiative, have good attention to detail with excellent organisational and customer service skills, we would love to hear from you!

The role is part time and will require occasional evening and weekend working when attending events.

For further details of the position, please see below:

Job DescriptionPerson SpecificationMayoral Event DatesApplication Form

Return the Application form to: Nick.Kirby@Hertford.gov.uk OR Nick Kirby, Hertford Town Council, The Castle, Hertford, SG14 1HR

CV's will not be accepted - applicants must complete and submit the application form using the link above.

CLOSING DATE:  Monday 12th August 2024 at 9am

Interviews will take place on Monday 19th August 2024

Based at Hertford Castle  

Hertford Town Council is looking to recruit a Facilities Officer on a casual hours basis to cover weekend and evening functions and community events at Hertford Castle.

General assistance and core duties involving building security, assistance and customer care, at weddings and private hire events as well as assistance with large events held within the Castle grounds.

Please click below for full job description.

Job Description

To apply: Please send CV and covering letter to steve.catherall@hertford.gov.uk