Electoral Services Officer - Elections & Registration

MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Family friendly policies

Health cash plan

Bike purchase scheme

High street discounts

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Milton Keynes Council is seeking an Electoral Services Officer to join our Elections team in Milton Keynes. The role is site-based with development opportunities and a clear pathway into professional electoral administration.

You will help deliver elections, maintain the electoral register and support democratic participation across Milton Keynes, working with councillors, residents and partner organisations. We value continuous improvement and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues, residents and stakeholders.
• Confidence using IT systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• A flexible approach and willingness to support service requirements during busy electoral periods.
• A commitment to learning, development and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate electoral registration and absent voting records, processing applications and responding to enquiries.
• Support the delivery of local, regional and national elections, referendums and other statutory polls.
• Help recruit, train and coordinate colleagues who support elections and polling activities.
• Use electoral management systems to maintain records, produce reports and monitor key deadlines.
• Work closely with councillors, candidates, agents, residents and partner organisations to provide a high-quality service.
• Contribute to election planning and wider democratic services activities, helping ensure important statutory deadlines are met.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Relationship building with colleagues,

Confidence using IT systems

Flexible approach

Commitment to learning and development

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Milton Keynes Council is seeking an Electoral Services Officer to join our Elections team in Milton Keynes. The role is site-based with development opportunities and a clear pathway into professional electoral administration.

You will help deliver elections, maintain the electoral register and support democratic participation across Milton Keynes, working with councillors, residents and partner organisations. We value continuous improvement and strong teamwork.