Senior Electoral Services Manager

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Basildon; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Basildon Borough Council seeks an experienced Electoral Services Manager to lead the council's electoral services team, ensuring statutory compliance and efficient delivery of electors registers, canvassing, and elections. The role requires on-site presence, deep knowledge of electoral legislation, and managing complex reviews and governance processes.

The post holder will be the technical expert on elections, responsible for planning and delivering annual canvass, coordinating staff,

Qualifications

• Experience leading electoral services teams and delivering statutory duties.
• Strong understanding of UK electoral law and governance.
• Ability to manage canvass planning, polling arrangements and governance reviews.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the electoral services team to meet statutory deadlines.
• Maintain the register of electors and ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
• Lead annual canvass planning and execution, including canvasser appointments and print contracts.
• Organise and deliver all elections and referenda in the borough.
• Prepare returns to the Electoral Commission and manage staff for canvasses and elections.

Skills

Leadership

Electoral services management

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Tools

Electoral Management System

Job description

Basildon Borough Council seeks an experienced Electoral Services Manager to lead the council's electoral services team, ensuring statutory compliance and efficient delivery of electors registers, canvassing, and elections. The role requires on-site presence, deep knowledge of electoral legislation, and managing complex reviews and governance processes.

The post holder will be the technical expert on elections, responsible for planning and delivering annual canvass, coordinating staff,