Assistant Director (Leisure, Community and Cultural Services) (RP0006)

Assistant Director (Leisure, Community & Cultural services)
(RP0006)

Salary up to £84,758 per annum (inclusive of outer fringe allowance)

37 hours per week (hybrid)


This is an exciting opportunity to lead our Leisure, Community and Cultural services, working with service teams and partners to ensure Welwyn Hatfield remains a positive and healthy place to live and visit.

You will be responsible for a wide range of services from sports partnerships and leisure centres to community grants & outreach services, along with housing allocations and supported living.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative leader who has experience of leisure, community and cultural services, who will be responsible for a budget in excess of £10 million across the service area. We are seeking an individual who is passionate about people and community, and committed to making a real difference to the residents of Welwyn Hatfield.

If you feel that you have the skills and experience to lead this area of our business, we would welcome your application.

Should you wish to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Zayd Al-Jawad, Executive Director Place atz.al-jawad@welhat.gov.uk.

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Closing date for applications is 15 February 2026
Remote assessments will be held on 23/24 February 2026
Face to face interviews will be held week commencing 2 March 2026

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Welwyn Hatfield, Assistant Director, leisure, culture, housing options, supported living, museum services, sports partnerships, community, tenants, budget, Hertfordshire