Electoral Services and Elections Support Officer

West Lindsey District Council; Gainsborough CP; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Full training provided

Job summary

West Lindsey District Council is seeking an adaptable administrator to support elections administration at the Guildhall, Gainsborough. This full-time role (37 hours weekly) requires accuracy, reliability and a collaborative approach to a busy team, with potential extra hours during election periods.

You will be proficient with IT systems, able to communicate clearly in writing and speech, and deliver high-quality administrative support while embracing hybrid working and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• First step into Local Government career or currently in Local Government and changing direction.
• Confident, articulate, able to work in a busy but small team.
• Flexible, able to respond to changing priorities and manage own workload.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-class administrative support.
• Meet tight deadlines with attention to detail.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Work additional hours during election periods with extra payments.
• Proficient in using IT systems.

Skills

Administrative support

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

IT skills

Time management

Job description

Band 4 £25,185 - £25,583 per annum and additional payments for Elections in accordance with approved local rates

Full time - 37hrs per week

Office based role at the Guildhall, Gainsborough

Are you looking for that first step into a Local Government Career or are you currently working in a Local Government and looking for a changed direction?

We are looking for a confident, articulate person who can work in a busy but small team, providing first class administrative support.

Flexibility is the key to this post, and you will need to be able to respond to changing priorities. You must be a team player, whilst being able to manage your own workload. You will be required to work to tight deadlines, with attention detail, and be an effective communicator, both orally and in writing.

Throughout planned election periods, you will be expected to work additional hours, possibly including weekends, at peak times for which additional payments are made.

You must be proficient in using IT systems but do not need to have previous experience in elections or local government.

In return the Council offers a warm, friendly and supportive working environment, with many family friendly policies, hybrid working and opportunities for further development. Full Training will be provided.