Assistant Electoral Services Officer

TN United Kingdom; St Helens; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a motivated individual to join their Electoral Services and Administration Team. This role involves supporting the administration of elections and maintaining the Register of Electors. The successful candidate will exhibit strong literacy, communication, and ICT skills, essential for effective data management and office supervision. Join a forward-thinking council dedicated to improving community services and making a difference in the lives of residents. If you are passionate about public service and thrive in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellent literacy, communication, and ICT skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload effectively in a busy office environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Electoral Services Manager in administering elections.
• Maintain a complete and accurate Register of Electors.

Skills

Literacy Skills

Communication Skills

ICT Skills

Office Administration

Data Entry

Education

Experience in Electoral Office

Broad Understanding of Office Administration

Job description

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Client:

St Helens Borough Council

Location:

St Helens, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

07.05.2025

Expiry Date:

21.06.2025

Job Description:

We are St Helens Borough Council

Located in the heart of the Northwest close to Liverpool, Manchester, and Lancashire, St Helens is a modernising Council passionate and ambitious for the children and families we support, our communities, and our workforce. As part of our transformation journey, we continue to build on our progress and put children firmly at the centre of our care. We can only do this because of our highly valued, skilled, and supported workforce.

We are looking for a highly motivated and organised person to join the busy Electoral Services and Administration Team.

The team is responsible for preparing and maintaining the Register of Electors, administering all Local, Parliamentary, and Police and Crime Commissioner elections, along with providing administrative support to Legal Services.

Your main role will be to support the Electoral Services Manager and the Electoral Registration Officer in administering all elections and referendums in the borough. You will also assist in the preparation, compilation, and maintenance of a complete and accurate Register of Electors. High accuracy is essential as you will input data and collate information.

The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent literacy, communication, and ICT skills. They must be able to prioritise their workload effectively and supervise staff in a busy office environment, particularly during elections.

Previous experience working in an electoral office is desirable, but a broad understanding of office administration is essential.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details. You are also welcome to contact us for a chat before applying by emailing [emailprotected].

We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. Early application is encouraged to avoid disappointment.

St Helens Council is a Disability Confident Leader, guaranteeing an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and making reasonable adjustments during the interview process.

Equality & Diversity

St Helens Borough Council values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds who share our commitment to inclusion. Further information can be found at https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/equality.