Senior Electoral Services Officer
Woking Borough Council is seeking to appoint a Senior Electoral Services Officer with specialist knowledge of electoral registration and experience of supporting elections to join the Electoral Services team.
Electoral Services is a challenging and an ever-changing environment and we are looking for a candidate who is motivated, enthusiastic and highly organised. You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and accuracy particularly when working to deadlines and under pressure. You will also be extremely organised and possess excellent customer service skills. The ability to work as part of a team as well as on your own initiative is also an essential attribute.
The successful candidate will support in the organisation and delivery of all elections and referendums in the borough and in the management and maintenance of a complete and accurate Register of Electors. You will provide highly competent administrative support to the service covering all aspects of its work and meet all statutory deadlines of the election timetable. You will also have a positive approach to the challenges of new legal and procedural changes.
During peak periods you will be able to work significant additional hours, including evenings and weekends, to meet demanding deadlines.
The Council offers in return a generous flexi time scheme with the ability to take two flexi days a month, membership of the local government pension scheme, discounted health and leisure membership, plus many more excellent benefits.
Policitcally Restricted Post
Under the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009, this post is politically restricted, and you will be disqualified from being a Councillor, Member of Parliament or Member of the European Parliament. The regulations restrict the post holder from undertaking canvassing on behalf of a political party or a person who is or seeks to be a candidate or speaking to the public at large or publishing any written or artistic work that could give the impression that they are advocating support for a political party.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Emera Chown, Electoral Services Manager on 01483 743215.
Closing Date: 30 October 2024 – 11.55pm
Interviews: 7 November 2024