Electoral Services Team Leader
| Posting date: | 19 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £39,152 to £42,839 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Band I (SCP 28 - 32) £39,152 - £42,839 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 February 2026 |
| Location: | Stafford, Staffordshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | Stafford Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | LCA107 |
Summary
Electoral Services Team Leader (LCA107)
Band I (SCP 28 - 32) £39,152 - £42,839 per annum
37 hours per week, Permanent
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic elections professional to lead our team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in our busy Electoral Services team based in Stafford.
As the Team Leader, your role will be to deliver a smooth and efficient electoral services as well as leading on projects. You will have the opportunity to work with a supportive and friendly team.
Your key responsibilities will be:
• To deliver of all types of elections and referenda in accordance with legislation.
• To manage electoral registration and Voter ID data ensuring that Electoral Services operates efficiently and with the necessary checking of procedures for accuracy and completeness.
• Provide expert oversight of the work of the team and professional electoral advice to the Returning Officer, Electoral Registration Officer, Head of Service, other relevant officers, elected members, candidates, agents, and the public as is necessary.
• Provide direction and guidance to Elections Officers and casual staff employed to work on elections, including the planning and provision of effective and timely training, guidance and support.
• To contribute and assist with the development of all relevant strategies and plans to improve and progress electoral and election matters.
• Manage processes in relation to boundary or community governance reviews or similar to ensure that they are delivered in accordance with statutory requirements.
• To lead on the maintenance of information held on the Register of Electors.
If you are someone with drive, enthusiasm and a passion for delivering democracy, and would flourish in a dynamic and challenging environment we would love to hear from you.
In return we can offer you flexible working arrangements that will enhance your work-life balance. These include some homeworking and holiday allowance of 27.5 days plus bank holidays.
Requirement to work outside normal office hours, including evenings and weekends and sometimes at different venues will be required.
For further information and to apply, please visit our website at: https://www.staffordbc.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers
Closing date for completed applications: Sunday 1 February 2026
Interviews will be held week commencing 9 February 2026
Band I (SCP 28 - 32) £39,152 - £42,839 per annum
37 hours per week, Permanent
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic elections professional to lead our team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in our busy Electoral Services team based in Stafford.
As the Team Leader, your role will be to deliver a smooth and efficient electoral services as well as leading on projects. You will have the opportunity to work with a supportive and friendly team.
Your key responsibilities will be:
• To deliver of all types of elections and referenda in accordance with legislation.
• To manage electoral registration and Voter ID data ensuring that Electoral Services operates efficiently and with the necessary checking of procedures for accuracy and completeness.
• Provide expert oversight of the work of the team and professional electoral advice to the Returning Officer, Electoral Registration Officer, Head of Service, other relevant officers, elected members, candidates, agents, and the public as is necessary.
• Provide direction and guidance to Elections Officers and casual staff employed to work on elections, including the planning and provision of effective and timely training, guidance and support.
• To contribute and assist with the development of all relevant strategies and plans to improve and progress electoral and election matters.
• Manage processes in relation to boundary or community governance reviews or similar to ensure that they are delivered in accordance with statutory requirements.
• To lead on the maintenance of information held on the Register of Electors.
If you are someone with drive, enthusiasm and a passion for delivering democracy, and would flourish in a dynamic and challenging environment we would love to hear from you.
In return we can offer you flexible working arrangements that will enhance your work-life balance. These include some homeworking and holiday allowance of 27.5 days plus bank holidays.
Requirement to work outside normal office hours, including evenings and weekends and sometimes at different venues will be required.
For further information and to apply, please visit our website at: https://www.staffordbc.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers
Closing date for completed applications: Sunday 1 February 2026
Interviews will be held week commencing 9 February 2026