Democratic and Electoral Services Off

The Methodist Church in Britain; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Optional to buy 10 additional days

Local Government Pension Scheme

Regular training and careerdevelopment

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work

Car salary sacrifice

Discounts and local event tickets

Free flu jabs

Equalities Working Group access

Job summary

Gloucester City Council is seeking an 11-month fixed-term post within Democratic and Electoral Services in Gloucester. The role sits at the centre of council decision-making, servicing committees, supporting elected Members, and answering customer enquiries with a share in running elections.

The position combines remote and office working, requires regular evening work at peak times, and is open to job share. Right to work for at least six months is required, with no sponsorship offered.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Good communication

Working under pressure

Strong organisational skills

Managing competing priorities

IT skills

Flexibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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