Interim Electoral Services Lead - Elections & Register

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing Ltd is helping a public-sector client in Chelmsford recruit an Electoral Services Manager on an interim basis. The role oversees registration and election activities, ensuring statutory deadlines are met and the service runs smoothly.

The successful candidate will lead the electoral services team, coordinate canvass activity, manage elections and referendums, and engage with candidates, parties and the public with clear, calm leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior electoral services role, with responsibility for managing registration and elections.
• Strong knowledge of electoral law, including the registration and election processes and the role of the Returning Officer and Electoral Registration Officer
• Experience of delivering elections or referendums and managing the annual canvass.
• Experience of managing and motivating a team through peak periods.
• Working knowledge of electoral management software.
• Sound planning, organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work to fixed statutory deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Good understanding of data protection requirements as they apply to electoral data.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of the electoral services function, including team workload and priorities.
• Oversee the annual canvass and the maintenance of an accurate, complete electoral register.
• Plan and deliver elections and referendums, including polling stations, postal voting, staffing and counting arrangements.
• Ensure compliance with electoral legislation, statutory deadlines and Electoral Commission guidance and performance standards.
• Recruit, train and brief polling and count staff, presiding officers and poll clerks.
• Support the Returning Officer and Electoral Registration Officer in the delivery of their statutory duties.
• Manage budgets, contracts and suppliers linked to electoral activity, including printing and election management software.
• Provide advice and guidance to candidates, agents, councillors and members of the public.
• Prepare reports, performance information and post-event reviews, and identify improvements to the service.
• Lead, coach and support the electoral services team.

Skills

Senior electoral services

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Electoral law

Election delivery

Canvass management

Data protection

Communication skills

Tools

Electoral management software

Job description

Vivid Resourcing Ltd is helping a public-sector client in Chelmsford recruit an Electoral Services Manager on an interim basis. The role oversees registration and election activities, ensuring statutory deadlines are met and the service runs smoothly.

The successful candidate will lead the electoral services team, coordinate canvass activity, manage elections and referendums, and engage with candidates, parties and the public with clear, calm leadership.