Democratic and Electoral Services Manager

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the UK is seeking an experienced professional to lead their Democratic and Electoral Services. You will be responsible for managing elections, promoting voter participation, and providing expert advice to council members. The role requires strong leadership and knowledge of electoral legislation. This position offers a government pension, generous leave, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Local government pension

Generous leave

Flexible working policy

Qualifications

• Proven experience in elections, electoral registration, or democratic services.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Up-to-date knowledge of electoral and democratic legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Council’s Democratic Services Unit.
• Oversee all aspects of elections and electoral registration.
• Promote democratic engagement and voter participation.
• Provide expert advice to Members, senior officers, candidates, and the public.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of electoral legislation

Job description

Closing date: 17 November 2025

South Derbyshire District Council are seeking an experienced and motivated professional to lead our Democratic and Electoral Services.

You’ll manage a dedicated team to deliver high-quality, legally compliant elections and democratic support, ensuring the smooth running of Council meetings and the integrity of our decision-making processes.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage the Council’s Democratic Services Unit and Committee Management System.
• Oversee all aspects of elections and electoral registration, ensuring compliance with legislation.
• Promote democratic engagement and voter participation.
• Provide expert advice to Members, senior officers, candidates, and the public.
• Support the Monitoring Officer and Deputy Monitoring Officer.

About You

You’ll have:

• Proven experience in elections, electoral registration, or democratic services.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Up-to-date knowledge of electoral and democratic legislation.
• A commitment to high standards, continuous improvement, and public service.

Why Join Us

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting local democracy and community engagement. We offer a local government pension, generous leave, and operate a flexible working policy.

For an informal discussion about the position, please contact Liz Page, on 07425 661146.

Provisional Interview Date: 8 December 2025