Reference:
REQ8752
Region:
Central
Location:
City Hall
Contractual hours:
37
Basis:
Full time
Salary:
*GBP*26,427 - *GBP*26,847 Per Year (pro rata for part time hours)
Package:
- *GBP*36,111 (Total benefit value (includes pension contribution and full holiday entitlement))
Description:
Full Time / 37 Hours Per Week / Permanent Part Time / 18.5 Hours Per Week / Permanent Are you a confident communicator who has previous experience working within an administrative office environment? We're currently recruiting for an Electoral Services Assistant to join the Electoral Services Team. The small team compiles the Register of Electors and organises elections across Leicester City. Within this role you'll be helping us prepare for the Elections that are taking place in May 2027. We have full time and part time positions available on a permanent basis, working 37 hours per week and 18.5 hours per week. You'll be based within City Hall working with agreed hours confirmed on appointment.
What You'll Be Doing
Your daily activities will include a wide range of administrative tasks, including but not limited to opening post, deadline with customer enquiries over the telephone and a large amount of manual handling. In addition, you'll fully utilise the election management software when inputting personal records and information. As an Electoral Services Assistant, you'll work with other Assistants, Electoral Services Officers and members of the public.
What You'll Need
You'll be a confident communicator with great interpersonal skills allowing you to effectively communicate with not only your co-workers but members of the public. You'll be able to deal with customers in a tactful and diplomatic way. In addition, you'll have previous experience of working in an administrative office environment. Your office experience will have included use of IT applications such as, Microsoft Word and Excel. As a person, you’ll be able to deal well with working under pressure and show organisational skills allowing you to manage your time and workload effectively. You’ll show a willingness to learn a range of skills enabling you to grow into the role. As this role is associated with manual handling tasks, you must be able to perform physical tasks as and when are required. For example, moving ballot boxes and election equipment.
Interviews
Interviews will take place on Monday 16th November 2026.
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Electoral Services Assistant in Leicester employer: Leicester City Council
Leicester City Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values collaboration and professional growth. With a focus on employee development and a commitment to community service, this role provides unique opportunities to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements. Join a dedicated team where your contributions are recognised and valued, all within the vibrant city of Leicester.
