Electoral Services Manager – Hybrid & Impactful Democracy

Wiltshire Career Site; Trowbridge; Hybrid; GBP 67,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is seeking an experienced Electoral Services Manager to lead the delivery of elections, referendums and electoral registration across the county. You will oversee the Register of Electors, manage absent voting, and help drive democratic engagement.

You will act as Deputy Returning Officer when required, support statutory responsibilities, and provide expert advice to councillors, parties, and the public while guiding a team and managing complex projects within a demanding

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in electoral/public sector environments.
• Strong understanding of electoral processes, legislation and best practices.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects, mitigate risk and deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of elections, referendums, and electoral registration activities.
• Oversee the Register of Electors and absent voting arrangements.
• Provide expert advice to councillors, parties, agents and the public; manage budgets and external contracts.
• Develop and nurture partnerships; mentor a diverse electoral services team.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Governance & compliance

Budget management

Contract management

Strategic thinking

Public sector experience

Job description

Wiltshire Council is seeking an experienced Electoral Services Manager to lead the delivery of elections, referendums and electoral registration across the county. You will oversee the Register of Electors, manage absent voting, and help drive democratic engagement.

You will act as Deputy Returning Officer when required, support statutory responsibilities, and provide expert advice to councillors, parties, and the public while guiding a team and managing complex projects within a demanding