Deputy Electoral Services Manager

East Suffolk Council; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking a Deputy Electoral Services Manager to manage electoral services and supervise the Electoral Services team. You will coordinate elections across various levels and ensure compliance with legislation. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience, project management skills, and excellent interpersonal abilities. This role offers competitive compensation and a range of benefits, reinforcing the council's commitment to employee welfare.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement

Local government pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

Staff support networks

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy office environment at a supervisory level.
• Strong leadership skills to engage and motivate teams.
• Excellent communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Administer Electoral Services and supervise the team.
• Co-ordinate and administer all elections and parish polls.
• Liaise with the Electoral Services Manager.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Project management skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

AEA qualification or commitment to obtain

Job description

East Suffolk Council, Lowestoft NR33 0EQ

£44,075 - £48,226 per annum

37 hours per week

Permanent

East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work, delivering essential local services and making a real difference to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk.

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join East Suffolk Council's Elections Team as a Deputy Electoral Services Manager.

The role:

Supporting the Electoral Services Manager, you will administer Electoral Services on behalf of East Suffolk and supervise the Electoral Services team based in Lowestoft.

You will co‑ordinate and administer all elections (Parliamentary, County, District, Town/Parish), parish polls and referenda including Neighbourhood Planning and Business Improvement District ballots that take place in the North of the East Suffolk district, in accordance with the relevant legislation and in liaison with the Electoral Services Manager.

What you will need:

• Experience of working in a busy office environment at a supervisory level and with experience of electoral registration and elections.
• Project Management or Management qualification and strong leadership skills to engage, coach and motivate teams.
• An AEA qualification or a commitment to obtain this qualification in the immediate future if not already qualified.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don't meet all of the essential requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

Why work for us?

East Suffolk Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access. To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council, you might take a look at our video and hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work.

Here are some of the main benefits:

• Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 25 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays)
• Local government pension scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Learning and development tailored to your role
• A wide variety of staff support networks including access to health and wellbeing initiatives and programmes
• Discounts on mobile phones, computers, holiday and travel, fashion and clothing, health and beauty and many other products and services.

Find more information about what we offer in our benefits brochure.

For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Karen Last on 07825 420384, or by emailing [e-mail].

Closing date: 30pm, 4 January 2026

Interview date: 23 January 2026 at Riverside, Lowestoft

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification.

Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement template (docx). Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification. Please use the template provided (other formats will not be accepted).

Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.

For more information, visit the How to Apply section of our Career Site.

East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work and a great place to make a real difference to people's lives, delivering vital services to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk.

We hugely value our staff and know that in order for us to remain successful, it is essential for us to recognise talented employees, developing and retaining them within the organisation. We are therefore committed to investing in our staff and providing first‑class support to ensure a positive culture and rewarding careers.

To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council and to hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work, take a look at our video.