Senior Electoral Services Officer

South Derbyshire District Council; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

South Derbyshire District Council in Swadlincote is seeking a Senior Electoral Services Officer to lead the electoral registration function within Legal and Democratic Services. You will oversee all aspects of the registration process, elections, and public engagement strategies, with a focus on IER and compliance with current election legislation.

The role requires experience in Electoral Registration, knowledge of relevant laws, and a strong sense of political sensitivity.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in Electoral Registration and knowledge of current legislation.
• Willing to study to obtain the AEA Certificate if not held.
• Ability to manage electoral registration processes and elections.
• Strong understanding of political sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the electoral registration process, including preparation and completion of the Register.
• Oversee the Council’s public engagement strategy and registration plan; manage elections.
• Coordinate and manage all types of elections for the Council.
• Demonstrate in-depth experience with Individual Electoral Registration (IER).
• Ensure decisions and communications reflect political sensitivity and neutrality.

Skills

Electoral Registration

Legislation knowledge

Political sensitivity

Education

AEA Certificate in Electoral Administration

Job description

Location: South Derbyshire District Council, Swadlincote.

Reference: JOB/26/03338

Salary details: £39,481 to £42,123 per annum

Job term: Full Time

Appointment type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Closing Date: 11 November 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.

For an informal discussion about the position, please contact Dominic Monahan, Democratic and Electoral Services Manager on 07435918391