Elections Administration Officer (Hybrid, Flexible Hours)

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Braintree; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free Car Parking

Learning and development for all staff

Staff Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Braintree District Council is seeking an Elections Administration Officer to join the Elections team in the Braintree area. You will provide comprehensive electoral administration, including preparation and updating of the Electoral Register and supporting the delivery of elections across the district, county, and parish levels, using electoral software.

The role requires accuracy, ability to meet statutory deadlines, and flexibility to work outside office hours during election delivery.

Qualifications

• Significant previous administrative experience.
• Experience working in customer-facing roles.
• Good working knowledge of IT including Word and Excel and bespoke applications (Electoral Software).
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and administrative support to the Elections Team.
• Process payments and invoices for Election costs and goods/services.
• Work with electoral software to support delivery of elections.
• Manage diaries, inboxes and prepare templates and forms for the team.
• Arrange notices and co-ordinate Election project meetings and minutes.

Skills

Customer service

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

Word

Excel

Electoral Software

Job description

Braintree District Council is seeking an Elections Administration Officer to join the Elections team in the Braintree area. You will provide comprehensive electoral administration, including preparation and updating of the Electoral Register and supporting the delivery of elections across the district, county, and parish levels, using electoral software.

The role requires accuracy, ability to meet statutory deadlines, and flexibility to work outside office hours during election delivery.