Election Lead & Electoral Services Officer (Flexible Hours)

Cyngor Caerdydd/Cardiff Council; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiff Council is seeking an enthusiastic Electoral Services Officer to support the coordination and delivery of major and local elections in Cardiff. You will supervise polling station allocation, manage venues, and assist with official election documentation.

You will recruit and appoint staff for election roles and work to tight deadlines, remaining calm under pressure. The role requires extended hours, weekends and bank holidays in the run-up to polls.

Qualifications

• Experience in electoral services including conducting elections.
• Experience of working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the allocation and booking of polling stations and venues.
• Support the production of official election documentation including notices, poll cards, postal vote packs and ballot papers.
• Recruit and appoint staff to perform election roles including polling staff, count staff and postal voting staff.
• Work extended hours, weekends and bank holidays during periods leading up to elections.

Skills

Electoral services experience

Job description

Cardiff Council is seeking an enthusiastic Electoral Services Officer to support the coordination and delivery of major and local elections in Cardiff. You will supervise polling station allocation, manage venues, and assist with official election documentation.

You will recruit and appoint staff for election roles and work to tight deadlines, remaining calm under pressure. The role requires extended hours, weekends and bank holidays in the run-up to polls.