Our current vacancies

• Senior Elections Officer
• Conservation Officer
• Recently closed vacancies

Senior Elections Officer

Salary: £35,816 - £38,294
Grade G
Job reference: HR25/04
Hours per week: 37
Location: Fleet, Hampshire
Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 2 April 2025
Interview date: TBC

The job

Do you have the skills and experience necessary to confidently lead and support a team to plan and deliver fair, robust, and efficient elections? 

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic person to join the Electoral Services team at Hart District Council. 

Some of the key responsibilities for the role are as follows:

• To allocate work, monitor completion and quality of work.
• To provide support and guidance for complex enquiries.
• To provide elections and registration administration to the electorate. 

The applicant

The Senior Elections Officer would play a key role in both supporting (and deputising for) the Elections and Information Manager. 

We are looking for someone with a positive and adaptable approach and who is innovative with meticulous attention to detail but also able to work to deliver results under pressure. 

In this role you will be working in conjunction with the Returning Officer to plan, manage and conduct all elections and referenda and will lead the delivery of initiatives which encourage the engagement of local people in the democratic process. 

The successful candidate will be an integral part of an Electoral Services team, ensuring the delivery of high quality and professional electoral services for the Council. An understanding of the elections process and the law and practice relating to electoral registration and elections is important for any potential candidate.  

Interviews are scheduled to be held on site at Hart District Council Offices

For further information regarding the post, please contact vicci.pepper@Hart.gov.uk.

Senior Elections Officer job description

Please apply by submitting a CV and covering letter (no more than two sides of A4 aligned to the person specification).

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Conservation Officer

Salary: £39,173 - £42,336 (pro-rata for part time)
Grade H
Job reference: HR25/06
Hours per week: 22
Location: Fleet, Hampshire
Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 28 March 2025
Interview date: TBC

The job

We’re looking for a Conservation Officer to join us and provide expert advice to our busy and friendly Development Management team. You’ll be joining a stable and productive team which enjoys a strong sense of purpose and a collaborative spirit. The successful applicants will assist the Council in meeting its corporate objectives and statutory obligations in relation to planning services.  

As the Council’s principal specialist advisor on heritage matters, you will have the opportunity to engage with an interesting and varied workload. The Council has committed to becoming a carbon-neutral authority by 2035 (brought forward from 2040) and a carbon-neutral district by 2040.  

Hart is a largely rural district in North-East Hampshire and is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the UK. The Council works hard to make a positive contribution to the lives of its residents by delivering continuous improvement and innovation in service delivery. We are an ambitious authority seeking new ways of delivering services for residents that represent value for money.  

The Council has 32 Conservation Areas and over 1,000 listed buildings. You can help us shape and protect the heritage in our area for generations to enjoy. 

The applicant

Successful candidates for interview will need to be able to demonstrate that they: 

• have a relevant degree
• are eligible for membership of the Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC)
• A qualification and experience in conservation, planning or other relevant field 

The interviews will seek to ensure that you meet the criteria in the person specification so please ensure that your CV and supporting statement address each of these.  

For further information regarding the post, please contact stephanie.baker@Hart.gov.uk.

Conservation Officer job description

Please apply by submitting a CV and covering letter (no more than two sides of A4 aligned to the person specification).

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Recently closed vacancies

Technical Assistant: Fly-Tipping Enforcement (2 year fixed term)

Salary: £29,093 - £32,115
Grade E
Job reference: HR25/03
Hours per week: 37
Location: Fleet, Hampshire
Type: Two-year fixed-term contract
Closing Date: noon, 3 March 2025
Interview date: Week commencing 10 March 2025

Technical Assistant: Fly-Tipping Enforcement job description

Equal opportunities, employment policies and volunteering

Hart District Council is an equal opportunities employer. View the Employment Application privacy notice that will apply if you are taken forward to the interview stage. Read our corporate policies for more information about our working practices and policies. You can also find out more about working in local government and career opportunities for young people

We are committed to supporting and developing all our staff. We strive to create a culture that is inclusive, innovative, and enjoyable. We support our staff in maintaining a good work/life balance. 

We support Hart Voluntary Action which promotes and supports the development of volunteering. They have a range of volunteering opportunities available in the Hart District. For more information please visit the HVA website.