This is an 11-month fixed-term post in Democratic and Electoral Services at Gloucester City Council, sitting at the centre of council decision-making. The work covers servicing council committees, supporting elected Members, maintaining the electoral register and answering customer enquiries, with a share in running any elections. The role combines remote and office working, needs regular evening work at peak times, and is open to job share. Candidates need the right to work for at least six months, as no sponsorship is offered.
What the job involves
- Service the Council's committees
- Work regularly with elected Members
- Administer the electoral register
- Take part in all aspects of the electoral process
- Handle customer enquiries
- Support the administration of any elections that take place
Skills & knowledge
- Good communication skills
- Working under pressure with minimal supervision
- Strong organisational skills
- Managing competing priorities and strict statutory deadlines
- High standard of IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Commitment to flexibility
Checks & eligibility
- Right to work for at least six months without sponsorship
- Fluent spoken English for a customer-facing role
Other
- Evening work on a regular basis and at peak times
- Providing own transport
- Working effectively in a team
- Genuine interest in democracy and the processes that support it
Nice to have
- Knowledge of committee management and/or elections management software
What’s offered
- Flexible and agile working
- 25 days annual leave, an option to buy 10 more, and 2 days paid leave a year for local volunteering
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Regular training, career development and qualification opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme and in-house occupational health
- Cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes
- Employee discounts, local event tickets, reduced GL1 Leisure rates and free flu jabs
- Access to employee networks and the Equalities Working Group
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
