Electoral and Democratic Services Officer

Chelmsford City Council; Chelmsford; Híbrido; GBP 34.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

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Disability Confident

Hybrid work

Descripción de la vacante

Chelmsford City Council is seeking an Electoral and Democratic Services Officer to support committee meetings, provide governance advice, and help deliver elections and electoral registration activities. The role requires proactive collaboration with elected members and senior officers in a fast-paced, values-driven environment.

The successful candidate will work with a busy team in Chelmsford, enjoying hybrid working with two days remote, and will be responsible for upholding professional and

Formación

• Motivated and adaptable individual capable of supporting governance processes.
• Experience supporting committee meetings and governance advice.
• Ability to build relationships with elected members and senior officers.

Responsabilidades

• Support and manage committee meetings.
• Provide governance advice to the organisation.
• Contribute to delivery of elections and electoral registration activities.
• Engage with key stakeholders and senior officers to provide a professional service.

Conocimientos

Governance advice

Committee support

Stakeholder liaison

Public service

Descripción del empleo

Electoral and Democratic Services Officer

Chelmsford is a vibrant and ambitious city, proud of its strong communities and high-quality public services. At Chelmsford City Council, we're committed to delivering excellent outcomes for our residents through our values-driven approach, working collaboratively, taking ownership and continually striving to improve. This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy and welcoming team at the heart of local democracy.

We're looking for a motivated and adaptable individual who can demonstrate our values and thrive in a varied role. The successful candidate will be confident working independently, taking responsibility for supporting committee meetings and providing governance advice, while also being an effective team player who can build strong relationships across the organisation. They will be comfortable working with key stakeholders, elected members and senior officers, providing a professional and customer-focused service.

Organised, proactive and resilient, the successful candidate will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, balancing committee responsibilities with supporting the successful delivery of elections and electoral registration activities.

Interviews are currently scheduled for 2nd and 3rd December.

Please note should sufficient applications be received prior to the closing date, we may close the role for applications early.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

• Company: Chelmsford City Council
• Salary: £33,510 to £36,429 a year
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: Chelmsford, CM1 1JE
• Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days remote
• Job type: Permanent

Essential requirements

We're looking for a motivated and adaptable individual who can demonstrate our values and thrive in a varied role. The successful candidate will be confident working independently, taking responsibility for supporting committee meetings and providing governance advice, while also being an effective team player who can build strong relationships across the organisation. They will be comfortable working with key stakeholders, elected members and senior officers, providing a professional and customer-focused service.

Disability Confident

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