Electoral Services Officer
| Posting date: | 29 November 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 December 2024 |
| Location: | Rochdale, OL16 1XU |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75670397 |
Summary
About the role
We are looking for an experienced electoral administrator to join our electoral services team.
The team organises and delivers all elections and referenda within the borough and conducts the electoral registration functions both for the annual canvass process and on a monthly basis.
You will also be involved with the implementation of new legislative requirements (e.g. Elections Act 2022 provisions), reviews within the sector, the development of electoral service provision for the authority and engagement with electors, young people, candidates, agents and elected members.
About you
The ideal candidate will have experience of delivering different types of elections and electoral registration processes along with knowledge and practical experience of using an electoral management software system.
You must be able to work to tight statutory deadlines, work effectively with minimum supervision as well as being a strong team player who is flexible, committed and enthusiastic.
It is essential that you have good interpersonal skills and are able to react positively to changing priorities, is willing to embrace new technology and explore new ways of working.
About us
The Elections team is a vibrant, busy team with a positive attitude and willingness to provide help, advice and support to others. They are committed to developing electoral service provision whilst providing high quality services at all times.
Rochdale Borough Council is a great place to work with lots of benefits including flexible working hours, workplace wellbeing initiatives, discounted gym membership, lifestyle savings platform (Vivup) and staff groups. The council will support you to thrive and develop your career giving you progression opportunities through a culture of learning and development.
Which applies to your job role?
To apply for this job role please upload your CV with a supporting document that provides evidence of how you meet the person specification of the job role.
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects staff to share this commitment.
If you are interested in what we are offering, and have the skills we are looking for we want to hear from you. If you would like to discuss the post further please contact Clare Poole on 01706 924818
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