Elections Officer

East Lothian Council; Haddington; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a Temporary Elections Assistant in Haddington, Scotland. The role involves assisting the Team Leader with the delivery of election arrangements. The position requires education to HNC/SVQ Level 3 and offers £17.72 - £19.19 per hour. Applicants should have experience in a local authority or complex organization and be prepared for some hybrid working. Driving license desirable. This post is expected to last for about 4 months, with flexible working times but may require attendance during polling days.

Qualifications

• Educated to HNC/SVQ Level 3 or equivalent in business administration or relevant subject.
• Previous experience of working in a local authority or other complex organization.
• Understanding of the electoral process.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Team Leader to organize the delivery of election arrangements.
• Administer local and national elections and referendums.
• Ensure compliance with essential criteria on the Person Specification.

Skills

Experience in local authority or complex organization

Understanding of electoral process

Education

HNC/SVQ Level 3 or equivalent in business administration

Job description

Vacancy Information

Hourly rate of pay: £17.72 - £19.19

Temporary post for 4 months approx.

Days And Hours Of Work

Monday - Friday (with some out of hours work).

Starting and finishing times are flexible.

To start asap.

Additional hours of work will be required in the weeks leading up to and on polling day and count. This may include evenings and weekend work. On polling day: from 6.30 am until the completion of the count.

While hybrid is possible, there will be times the postholder will be expected to be in the office full time.

Home / Hybrid Working Consideration

Applications for home or hybrid working will be considered for this post in accordance with East Lothian Council's Home Working and Worksmart Policies which can be found here . Home or Hybrid working options can be discussed with candidates invited for interview.

All home/hybrid workers must live in the UK. Where an application for home-working is supported, it will be subject to a satisfactory trial period. Employees will be expected to attend Council offices for the duration of induction, and be on site in East Lothian workplaces, as required. Employees with a hybrid working arrangement in place will be office based and able to work from home, with permission, on an ad hoc basis.

Job Details

To assist the Team Leader to organise the delivery of election arrangements on behalf of the Returning Officer. This will include the administration of local and national elections and referendums.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The 'East Lothian Way' - values andbehaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications

Educated to HNC/SVQ Level 3 or equivalent in business administration or other relevant subject with previous experience of working in a local authority or other complex organisation along an understanding of the electoral process.

Driving Licence

A full current driving licence is desirable for this post.

Level 1 Disclosure Clearance

This role requires Level 1 Disclosure Clearance to allow access to the Public Sector Network. ELC will submit a Police Act Disclosure application on behalf of the preferred candidate and receipt of the subsequent certificate will be required prior to commencement.

If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Additional Information

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