Elections & Democracy Services Officer

Milton Keynes; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great holiday benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Family friendly policies

Health plan & employee discounts

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Milton Keynes City Council is seeking an Electoral Services Officer to maintain accurate electoral records and support the delivery of elections and referendums. You will recruit and train colleagues, manage data in electoral systems and liaise with councillors and residents to ensure a high-quality democratic service.

Development and experienced level opportunities are available, with structured training and flexible site/home working. Salary £29,542–£37,563, permanent contract, 37 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues, residents and stakeholders.
• Confidence using IT systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• A flexible approach and willingness to support service requirements during busy electoral periods.
• A commitment to learning, development and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate electoral registration and absent voting records, processing applications and responding to enquiries.
• Support the delivery of local, regional and national elections, referendums and other statutory polls.
• Help recruit, train and coordinate colleagues who support elections and polling activities.
• Use electoral management systems to maintain records, produce reports and monitor key deadlines.
• Work closely with councillors, candidates, agents, residents and partner organisations to provide a high-quality service.
• Contribute to election planning and wider democratic services activities, helping ensure important statutory deadlines are met.

Skills

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Attention to detail

Communication

IT systems

Microsoft Office

Flexible approach

Learning & development

Job description

Milton Keynes City Council is seeking an Electoral Services Officer to maintain accurate electoral records and support the delivery of elections and referendums. You will recruit and train colleagues, manage data in electoral systems and liaise with councillors and residents to ensure a high-quality democratic service.

Development and experienced level opportunities are available, with structured training and flexible site/home working. Salary £29,542–£37,563, permanent contract, 37 hours weekly.