Electoral Services Processing and Data Officer

Ceredigion County Council; United States; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Flexi-time

Job summary

Ceredigion County Council is seeking an Electoral Services Data Officer to maintain the electoral register and support elections and referendums. The role requires a methodical, detail‑oriented approach and strong data skills.

You will work flexibly, with hybrid working options and a commitment to high‑quality statutory services. In this role you will handle electoral information, assist with administrative tasks, and contribute to a busy Electoral Services team during peak periods such as

Qualifications

• Strong data management and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Ability to handle electoral information accurately and securely.
• Flexibility to work additional hours during elections.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the electoral register with accuracy and timeliness.
• Support delivery of elections and referendums and related processes.
• Provide administrative and project support to the Electoral Services team.

Skills

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Time management

Excel

Tools

Excel

SQL

Job description

We are looking to recruit an Electoral Services Data Officer to join our busy team and play a key role in supporting the delivery of an accurate, efficient and high-quality Electoral Services function. You will use your data management and analytical skills to help maintain the electoral register, support elections and referendums, and ensure electoral information is accurate, complete and up to date. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong attention to detail, a methodical approach and an interest in using data to support important statutory services. The role requires flexibility to work additional hours, including evenings and weekends, during elections and peak periods. We believe work-life balance is very important. To support you in achieving this, you will have access to the following discretionary benefits:

• Hybrid Working: Subject to certain conditions being met, you may choose to work from home or in an office location.
• Flexi-time: Hours may be worked within a defined bandwidth, Monday to Friday, subject to service needs.

What we offer

• Work-life balance
• Lifestyle savings scheme
• Generous employer pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Learning and development

Where you'll work

Democratic Services We play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient management of the decision-making process of the Council, including support and advice to Councillors; PA, administrative and project management support to all service areas; facilitating elections; the communications team; translation and the Welsh Language policy officer. Our key functions include: + Corporate Service Support: PA and Administrative support; Business support including project management and minute taking. + Democratic Services: Councillors; Council, Cabinet, Overview and Scrutiny Committees and Regulatory Committees. + Electoral Services: General and local elections; Management of electoral register. + Communications Team: Manage communication activities corporately; support services in campaigns and projects; deal with the press and media; develop and issue press releases; manage social media pages. + Translation: Documents and simultaneous translation. + Welsh Language Standards: Operational; Policy making; Promotion; Monitoring; Service delivery. Penmorfa Penmorfa is our most central office, it is where our Chief Executive and Councillors are based. Read more Aberaeron Aberaeron is a picture perfect harbour town and is one of Ceredigion's best loved holiday destinations with fashionable places to stay and eat. Read more