Electoral Services Assistant - Part Time - EH0366

EHDC; Sheet; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Generous annual leave

Flexi time

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

East Hampshire District Council is seeking an Electoral Services Assistant to join the Electoral Services team. The role covers maintaining the electoral register and all elections-related work, with a 30-hour week (Mon-Fri) on a permanent part-time basis.

IT and administration experience are valued, and the post requires effective communication, deadline discipline and flexibility for election periods. The council offers a competitive benefits package including training and development,

Qualifications

• IT and administration experience are required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a range of people.
• Ability to work to deadlines and respond to change.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Register of Electors and all aspects of elections work.
• Assist in the Electoral Services team with duties as required.
• Work additional hours during election periods when needed.

Skills

IT experience

Administration experience

Communication

Deadline-driven

Adaptability

Job description

Elections

Permanent - PT

Electoral Services Assistant

Permanent

Part Time (30 hours per week, Monday - Friday)

East Hampshire District Council are looking for an Electoral Services Assistantto join our Electoral Services team who will assist in maintaining the Register of Electors and all aspects of elections work.

This is a perfect opportunity to come and develop your skills. We are looking for someone who is organised, self-motivated and enthusiastic, who is interested in playing an important part in the Elections Team.

Electoral Service experience is not essential, we request that you have IT and administration experience, that you are able to communicate effectively with a range of people, able to work to deadlines and the ability to respond successfully to change.

During election periods, you will be required to work additional hours, outside normal office hours.

In return for your valued contribution, we can offer you a competitive benefits package which includes training and development opportunities, generous annual leave and flexi time, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and more.

You can find out more about the council, our values and the full range of benefits and support we offer our staff at ourwebsite:

Please refer to the role profile for full details and requirements for this role.

For an informal discussion please call Lisa Sayer, Electoral Services Manager, on 01730 234048 .

Closing date for applications is 11th October 2026 , with interviews likely to be held 14th October 2026.

East Hampshire District Council is committed to building a diverse, inclusiveandequitableworkplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – we are proud of being a Disability Confident Committed employer and appoint on merit.

The council is an inclusive employer and appoint on merit. We are a Disability Confident Employer and have a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for Veterans.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff members to share this commitment.

Hours

30

Competitive