Senior Electoral Services Officer

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi time

Flexible working

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council is seeking a Senior Electoral Services Officer to join the Legal and Democratic Services Section. The role focuses on overseeing the electoral registration process, preparing the electoral register, and coordinating all elections in line with current legislation.

Applicants should have experience in Electoral Registration, with knowledge of legislation, and be willing to study to obtain the AEA Certificate.

Qualifications

• Experience in Electoral Registration and knowledge of current legislation.
• Willingness to study to obtain the AEA Certificate if not already held.
• Ability to manage and coordinate complex electoral processes with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the electoral registration process and prepare the Register.
• Coordinate and implement public engagement strategies and registration plans.
• Oversee management of elections and ensure compliance with current legislation.
• Demonstrate in-depth experience with Individual Electoral Registration and political sensitivity.

Skills

Electoral knowledge

Political sensitivity

Project coordination

Education

AEA Certificate in Electoral Administration

Job description

Closing date: 30 September 2026

The Council is seeking to recruit a Senior Electoral Services Officer to work within the Legal and Democratic Services Section.

Applicants should have experience of working in Electoral Registration and have detailed knowledge of current legislation. You should hold the AEA Certificate in Electoral Administration or be willing to study to obtain the Certificate.

You will be responsible for the management, co-ordination and administration of all aspects of the electoral registration process, including the preparation and completion of the Register, the management of the Council’s public engagement strategy and registration plan and the management of all types of elections.

You will need to have in depth experience of managing Individual Electoral Registration.

You will also need to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of political sensitivity.

Flexi Time and Flexible Working Schemes are operated by the Council.

This post is politically restricted.

Provisional Interview Date: Friday 23 October 2026