Elections Officer - EAL11816
| Posting date: | 03 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £32,337.00 to £35,020.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 October 2025 |
| Location: | Haddington, EH41 3HA |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 5 days per week |
| Company: | East Lothian Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | EAL11816 |
Summary
Vacancy Information
The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week). Part-time hours will be pro-rated accordingly.
Hourly rate of pay: £17.72 - £19.19
Temporary post for 6 months approx.
Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday (with some out of hours work).
Starting and finishing times are flexible.
To start December 2025/January 2026.
Additional hours of work will be required in the weeks leading up to and on polling day and count. This may include evenings and weekend work. On polling day: from 6.30 am until the completion of the count
While hybrid is possible, there will be times the postholder will be expected to be in the office full time.
Home / Hybrid Working Consideration
Applications for home or hybrid working will be considered for this post in accordance with East Lothian Council’s Home Working and Worksmart Policies which can be found here. Home or Hybrid working options can be discussed with candidates invited for interview.
Please Note:
All home/hybrid workers must live in the UK. Where an application for home-working is supported, it will be subject to a satisfactory trial period. Employees will be expected to attend Council offices for the duration of induction, and be on site in East Lothian workplaces, as required. Employees with a hybrid working arrangement in place will be office based and able to work from home, with permission, on an ad hoc basis.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY / SECONDMENT OPPORTUNITY
Applications for this post will only be accepted from current employees of East Lothian Council (this includes casual and agency staff who are currently undertaking work for us). Any current employee wishing to apply for this temporary post as a secondment should discuss it with their current line manager in the first instance.
Job Details
To assist the Team Leader to organise the delivery of election arrangements on behalf of the Returning Officer. This will include the administration of local and national elections and referendums.
Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.
The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.
Job Requirements
Relevant Qualifications
Educated to HNC/SVQ Level 3 or equivalent in business administration or other relevant subject with previous experience of working in a local authority or other complex organisation along an understanding of the electoral process.
Driving Licence
A full current driving licence is desirable for this post.
Level 1 Disclosure Clearance
This role requires Level 1 Disclosure Clearance to allow access to the Public Sector Network. ELC will submit a Police Act Disclosure application on behalf of the preferred candidate and receipt of the subsequent certificate will be required prior to commencement.
Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.
Additional Information
For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link:
www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo
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If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk
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