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Elections Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 30 April 2025
Salary: £20,001.00 to £30,000.00 per year
Additional salary information: £25,584 - £25,992 per annum
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 14 May 2025
Location: Darlington, DL1 5QT
Company: Darlington Borough Council
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 279492

Summary

Working as part of a small team you will provide support in the delivery of an effective and efficient electoral registration and election service including assisting in the compilation, maintenance and publication of the Register of Electors under Individual Electoral Registration, providing support and advice to members of the public on all aspects of Electoral Services, undertaking checks for accuracy of the Register of Electors and verifying details with householders.andnbsp; You will also be heavily involved in providing administrative support to the team in the conduct of all Elections.



You will have strong IT, listening and interpersonal skills, a willingness to learn, demonstrate good customer focus and good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a small team.andnbsp; You will have a positive attitude and a flexible, pro-active approach to your duties, including the ability to work outside of normal office hours, when required, in order to meet the statutory duties of the service.



The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:

32 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
Flexi-time scheme
Flexible working
Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
Staff equality forums
Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
Physiotherapy service
Confidential counselling service
Great wellbeing offer
Cycle to Work Scheme
Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
Local and National retailer discounts
Arriva Employee Travel Club



For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.

https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers-1/why-work-for-us/



Find out further information about us and what itandrsquo;s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page.

https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/



For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.



For a further informal discussion please contact Paul Dalton, Democratic and Elections Manager on 01325 405805.



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