Senior Electoral Services Officer
| Posting date: | 20 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £41,217.00 to £47,448.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 July 2025 |
| Location: | Bexleyheath, Kent |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | London Borough of Bexley |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 265 |
Summary
To provide expert advice and support on all matters relating to Electoral Services, ensuring that all statutory duties are met in accordance with legislation and other guidance. You will lead on key elements of delivery and support for the Head of Electoral Services with the development, direction-setting and delivery of all services in line with modern ways of working and professional best practice for the effective and efficient delivery of the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) and Returning Officers (RO) statutory duties. You will also deputise for the Head of Electoral Services as required. Please refer to the Job Description for more information.
You will be required to hold the Certificate in Electoral Administration or be willing to undergo training to attain the Certificate Have a good understanding of electoral law and good practice procedures to properly exercise and fulfil the job function. Be experienced in training and supporting staff and able to contribute to the development of work within the team with competing deadlines along with the ability to assimilate legislative changes. A good knowledge of Electoral Management Software as well at Microsoft based packages.
For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description.
About Us
Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.
Our Offer to you
We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document attached.
Recruitment Information
As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@bexley.gov.uk
You will be required to hold the Certificate in Electoral Administration or be willing to undergo training to attain the Certificate Have a good understanding of electoral law and good practice procedures to properly exercise and fulfil the job function. Be experienced in training and supporting staff and able to contribute to the development of work within the team with competing deadlines along with the ability to assimilate legislative changes. A good knowledge of Electoral Management Software as well at Microsoft based packages.
For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description.
About Us
Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.
Our Offer to you
We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document attached.
Recruitment Information
As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@bexley.gov.uk
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.