Salary: £33,510 to £36,429 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full time
Contractual hours: 37 hours per week
Other: 2 positions available. Hybrid Working and Flexible Approach benefits
Chelmsford is a vibrant and ambitious city, proud of its strong communities and high-quality public services. At Chelmsford City Council, we’re committed to delivering excellent outcomes for our residents through our values-driven approach, working collaboratively, taking ownership and continually striving to improve. This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy and welcoming team at the heart of local democracy.
We’re looking for a motivated and adaptable individual who can demonstrate our values and thrive in a varied role. The successful candidate will be confident working independently, taking responsibility for supporting committee meetings and providing governance advice, while also being an effective team player who can build strong relationships across the organisation. They will be comfortable working with key stakeholders, elected members and senior officers, providing a professional and customer-focused service.
Organised, proactive and resilient, the successful candidate will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, balancing committee responsibilities with supporting the successful delivery of elections and electoral registration activities.
There are two positions available, working 37 hours per week Monday to Friday. However successful applicants may be required to complete some evening and weekend work.
Closing date for applications: Monday 23rd November 2026
Interviews: currently scheduled for Wednesday 2nd and Thursday 3rd December 2026
Please note, should sufficient applications be received prior to the closing date, we may close the role for applications early.
Electoral and Democratic Services Officer, Chelmsford City Council employer: CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL
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