Elections & Registration Specialist

Derby City Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

Derby City Council is seeking an Elections Officer to support the accurate electoral register and delivery of elections in Derby. You will handle registration casework and election planning, interpret legislation, and prepare clear correspondence, reports and briefings while meeting statutory deadlines.

You’ll join an experienced team, develop specialist knowledge, and contribute to preparations for electoral changes across Derbyshire, with occasional evenings and weekends during election

Qualifications

• Experience taking responsibility for complex work with limited supervision.
• Strong written communication skills and ability to produce clear, accurate work.
• Ability to interpret legislation, guidance or procedures and apply to cases.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with evidence-based conclusions.
• Sound judgement on when to decide, seek advice or escalate.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines without sacrificing accuracy.
• Confidence communicating with a wide range of people in a professional manner.
• Good IT skills and experience with databases, records or case-management systems.
• Strong commitment to confidentiality and political neutrality.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of complex electoral registration cases and research issues within legislation.
• Draft clear, accurate correspondence, reports, briefings and responses to inquiries.
• Support planning and delivery of local and national elections, including nominations and polling stations.
• Advise electors, candidates, agents, councillors and colleagues on electoral processes.
• Identify risks, resolve problems and propose practical actions to senior officers.
• Train and oversee administrative election staff and check work quality.
• Complete electoral registration and election administration accurately, alongside complex casework.
• Maintain secure electoral records and materials.
• Work additional hours during election periods, including evenings, weekends and polling day.

Skills

Complex cases

Written communication

Legislation interpretation

Analytical skills

Good judgement

Prioritisation

Stakeholder communication

IT skills

Confidentiality

Flexible hours

Election experience

Job description

Derby City Council is seeking an Elections Officer to support the accurate electoral register and delivery of elections in Derby. You will handle registration casework and election planning, interpret legislation, and prepare clear correspondence, reports and briefings while meeting statutory deadlines.

You’ll join an experienced team, develop specialist knowledge, and contribute to preparations for electoral changes across Derbyshire, with occasional evenings and weekends during election