Lead Electoral Services Manager — Onsite Role

Essex County Council; Basildon; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Basildon Borough Council is seeking an Electoral Services Manager to lead the electoral services team in Basildon, Essex. The role ensures compliance with electoral legislation, manages the register of electors, annual canvass, and election delivery.

The post involves ensuring timely completion of duties, staff management, and responding to changes in legislation to support accurate electoral processes.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years working in an electoral services environment.
• Deep understanding of UK electoral legislation and guidance.
• Ability to lead and develop a team and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the electoral services team and ensure policy compliance.
• Oversee the register of electors and related electoral matters per legislation.
• Plan and deliver annual canvass and support election delivery.
• Manage recruitment, training, and performance within the team.
• Interpret changes in electoral law and implement new practices.

Skills

Leadership

Electoral management

Stakeholder management

Legislation knowledge

Team development

Job description

Basildon Borough Council is seeking an Electoral Services Manager to lead the electoral services team in Basildon, Essex. The role ensures compliance with electoral legislation, manages the register of electors, annual canvass, and election delivery.

The post involves ensuring timely completion of duties, staff management, and responding to changes in legislation to support accurate electoral processes.