Lead, Elections & Electoral Services

Wiltshire Council; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 67,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is recruiting an experienced Electoral Services Manager to lead the delivery of all elections, referendums and electoral registration activity across the county. You will work with the Returning Officer and Electoral Registration Officer, ensuring every poll is conducted in accordance with current legislation and best practice.

The role also involves developing the Electoral Services team, managing budgets and external contracts, and providing expert advice to councillors,

Qualifications

• Lead the delivery of elections, referendums and electoral registration across Wiltshire.
• Advise councillors, political parties, agents and the public on electoral matters.
• Line-manage a skilled Electoral Services team and oversee budgets and external contracts.

Responsibilities

• Act as Deputy Returning Officer and Deputy Electoral Registration Officer when required.
• Ensure services are accurate, transparent and legally compliant under current legislation.
• Drive democratic engagement and continuous service improvement.

Job description

Wiltshire Council is recruiting an experienced Electoral Services Manager to lead the delivery of all elections, referendums and electoral registration activity across the county. You will work with the Returning Officer and Electoral Registration Officer, ensuring every poll is conducted in accordance with current legislation and best practice.

The role also involves developing the Electoral Services team, managing budgets and external contracts, and providing expert advice to councillors,