At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert advice on Electoral Services and ensure compliance with legislation.
- Company: Join a supportive council committed to modern practices and community engagement.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent pension scheme, generous leave, and coaching opportunities.
- Other info: Disability confident employer welcoming diverse applicants; potential secondment opportunities available.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing your skills in electoral administration.
- Qualifications: Certificate in Electoral Administration or willingness to train; knowledge of electoral law required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
To provide expert advice and support on all matters relating to Electoral Services, ensuring that all statutory duties are met in accordance with legislation and other guidance. You will lead on key elements of delivery and support for the Head of Electoral Services with the development, direction-setting and delivery of all services in line with modern ways of working and professional best practice for the effective and efficient delivery of the Electrical Registration Officer (ERO) and Returning Officers (RO) statutory duties. You will also deputise for the Head of Electoral Services as required.
Candidate Profile
- You will be required to hold the Certificate in Electoral Administration or be willing to undergo training to attain the Certificate.
- Have a good understanding of electoral law and good practice procedures to properly exercise and fulfil the job function.
- Be experienced in training and supporting staff and be able to contribute to the development of work within the team with competing deadlines along with the ability to assimilate legislative changes.
- A good knowledge of Electoral Management Software as well as Microsoft based packages.
Our Offer to you
We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays.
Recruitment Information
As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact recruitment@bexley.gov.uk. This role may be available as a development opportunity through secondment for the Council’s existing employees. The Council’s Secondment Scheme can be found here. If this option is of interest, please contact the recruiting manager. We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.
Senior Electoral Services Officer in Bexleyheath employer: London Borough of Bexley
Bexley is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work environment that prioritises employee growth and development through coaching and mentoring programmes. With a strong commitment to inclusivity, we provide a competitive salary, excellent pension scheme, and generous annual leave, ensuring our Family Hub Practitioners can thrive both personally and professionally while making a meaningful impact in the community.
