Elections Support Officer (6 month temporary contract)

Stroud District Local Strategic Partnership; Stroud; Hybrid; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established local strategic partnership is seeking an enthusiastic Elections Support Officer for a 6-month temporary contract. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth conduct of elections and referenda while supporting initiatives to boost community engagement in the democratic process. Ideal candidates will possess strong organisational and administrative skills, with a willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment. The position offers a hybrid working approach, excellent pension scheme, and a supportive team atmosphere, making it a fantastic opportunity for those looking to develop their career in electoral services.

Benefits

Excellent pension scheme

Flexi Working Scheme

Hybrid working approach

Employee Wellbeing Offer

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills are essential.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support the conduct of elections and referenda.
• Compile and produce the electoral register.
• Encourage resident participation in the democratic process.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Ability to work under pressure

Flexibility

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications, and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job reference: REQ0119
Date posted: 11/11/2024
Apply by: 08/12/2024
Location: Ebley Mill - Stroud
Salary: £26,421 per annum
Package: - Excellent pension scheme
- Flexi Working Scheme
- Hybrid working approach
- Employee Wellbeing Offer
For more information please see the benefits section on our website.
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Temporary
Job category/type: Corporate Policy & Governance

Elections Support Officer (6 month temporary contract)

We are looking for an enthusiastic, well-organised, team player to join our busy, high-performing team that is committed to providing efficient and first-class Electoral and Democratic Services.

The ideal candidate will be a confident and highly motivated person with a hardworking attitude and the ability to work well under pressure. You will be able to demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm, have excellent administrative skills, a high level of accuracy, and be able to organise your own workload to meet statutory deadlines.

The candidate will play a hands-on role in the democratic process, helping to organise and manage the conduct of all-scale elections and referenda and by-elections, as well as compiling and producing the electoral register. You will also develop and support initiatives to encourage more residents to participate in the democratic process.

Experience of working in Electoral Services is not necessary; we are looking for candidates with excellent organisational skills and a willingness to learn. This role is a politically restricted post due to the nature of the work and liaising with Political Parties, Councillors, and Candidates.

During peak periods, such as during an election timetable and canvass, there will be a requirement to work additional hours, including evenings and weekends to meet demanding deadlines, so a flexible working approach is essential.

This is a great opportunity; we’re looking for driven candidates who are interested in developing a career in Elections or Democratic Services and increasing their professional skills within a challenging and fast-changing environment.

Interview date: 13th December 2024

For an informal discussion please contact Rebecca Poole, Democracy and Information Governance Officer: 01453 754382.

In exchange for your expertise, experience, and enthusiasm, we provide a range of staff benefits; please click here for more information.

It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientations, those from Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and people with disabilities.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people, and children. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies.

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