Electoral Services Officer
Job Title: Electoral Services Officer
Department: Elections
Location: Rochford, Essex
Salary: Scale 5 – £26,421 - £28,770 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing date: 3rd November 2024
Benefits: Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, staff discounts
Our culture and values
We like our staff to be proactive and innovative. Being customer focused and willing to maximise your potential at work are expected. We all work together to achieve the very best for our residents which sometimes means getting involved in projects and trying new tasks outside of your day-to-day job role. We love our staff to suggest new ideas and to have enthusiasm to try out new experiences.
The job role
We are looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated team player to join our small, busy Electoral Services team. In the job role you will be required to demonstrate knowledge of all aspects of electoral registration, elections and referenda. You must be able to work well under pressure, have a keen attention to detail and be able to work with a high level of accuracy. Good communication and IT skills are essential. Knowledge of Xpress software is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.
About you
Ideally you will have knowledge in electoral registration and electoral services. This would be a distinct advantage but is not essential. You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
You must be prepared to work extended hours during the busy election and registration period, often at short notice, including evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays.
You will be able to demonstrate strong organisational skills within a regulatory framework, taking a key role in increasing operational performance and developing and delivering practical interventions to maintain service delivery, in line with statutory requirements. You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and work with a high degree of accuracy.
The salary will reflect your experience and understanding of electoral services and provide a stepping stone for future development.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact George Sullivan, Electoral Services Manager on 01702 318136.
Applications should be submitted by midnight on 3rd November 2024. Interview date to be confirmed.
If you have not received an interview invitation within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.