ELECTORAL OFFICER - PUBLIC AWARENESS

Cardiff Council; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Cardiff Council is seeking a Public Awareness Officer to drive public engagement, focusing on voter registration and participation for residents of Cardiff. The role includes creating an Engagement Strategy and Registration Plan, and building strong links with stakeholders to boost electoral participation.

The post demands working extended hours around elections, with flexible patterns and a part-time permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with internal and external stakeholders to promote engagement and democratic participation.

Responsibilities

• Lead on public engagement to encourage voter registration and participation among residents.
• Develop and promote an Engagement Strategy and Registration Plan.
• Network with internal and external partners to promote registration, voting options and elections.

Job description

Cardiff Council is looking for an enthusiastic Public Awareness Officer to primarily lead on public engagement to encourage voter registration and participation to residents in the City of Cardiff.

About the job

You will play a key role in producing and maintaining an Engagement Strategy and Registration Plan and identify under registered groups to produce targeted campaigns. You will network with internal and external partners to promote registration, voting options and elections.

While the role is demanding our flexible working policies, ensure a healthy work life balance. The post is open to individuals who wish to have flexible working patterns, subject to meeting the needs of our clients and having mutual regard to the working arrangements of existing team members.

What We Are Looking For From You

The successful applicant will have proven experience in working with internal and external stakeholders and an aptitude for developing links with stakeholders in the community to encourage greater democratic participation. You should be familiar with the work of electoral services and elections.

The post requires working extended hours, weekends and bank holidays, during periods leading up to elections.

Actual Salary: £13,426.62 per annum. This salary is based on working 15 hours per week and 52 weeks per year, rather than a full-time post of 37 hours per week and 52 weeks per year.

This vacancy is suitable for post share.

Job Category Communications / Marketing / Media

Department Democratic Services

Working Pattern/Contract Type Part Time Permanent