£42,268 - £48,820 per annum, dependent on experience (plus overtime at peak times)
Hours: 37 per week, open to flexible working patterns and hours with homeworking and office-based days.
Do you want a key management role at the heart of democracy? Do you have a positive and adaptable approach? Are you innovative and able to perform under pressure? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.
In this role you will work in partnership with the Returning Officer as the Deputy to plan, manage and successfully deliver various elections and referenda. As the Deputy Electoral Registration Officer, you will be responsible for fulfilling the statutory duties in relation to electoral registration. You will have responsibility for the operational management and co-ordination of the Team to deliver the varied range of this service.
The experience you will bring
You will need significant experience in the conduct of various elections and of dealing with the canvass and election registration process. Significant knowledge of the law and practice relating to electoral registration, elections, and forthcoming changes, is key to this role. Experience of suggesting new ways of working to improve the service is desirable. Please note, the successful applicant for the above post will be background checked with the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment practices and in our employment policies. We want our employees to feel safe to express themselves and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of talents. We are dedicated to promoting a healthy work/life balance, valuing our employees, and enabling them to make a difference to the local community. Please note that all our vacancies require you to live and work in the UK, and selection interviews are face to face in our Letchworth offices or other nearby council sites. At North Herts Council we are proud to be a Disability Confident employer, and we guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum requirements for the job. If you would like an informal chat about the post, you can contact Melanie Stimpson, Democratic Services Manager/Returning Officer/Electoral Registration Officer on 01462 474208 or Jeanette Thompson, Service Director Legal and Community/Deputy Returning Officer on 01462 474370.
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You will need significant experience in the conduct of various elections and of dealing with the canvass and election registration process. Significant knowledge of the law and practice relating to electoral registration, elections, and forthcoming changes, is key to this role. Experience of suggesting new ways of working to improve the service is desirable. Please note, the successful applicant for the above post will be background checked with the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment practices and in our employment policies. We want our employees to feel safe to express themselves and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of talents. We are dedicated to promoting a healthy work/life balance, valuing our employees, and enabling them to make a difference to the local community. Please note that all our vacancies require you to live and work in the UK, and selection interviews are face to face in our Letchworth offices or other nearby council sites. At North Herts Council we are proud to be a Disability Confident employer, and we guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum requirements for the job. If you would like an informal chat about the post, you can contact Melanie Stimpson, Democratic Services Manager/Returning Officer/Electoral Registration Officer on 01462 474208 or Jeanette Thompson, Service Director Legal and Community/Deputy Returning Officer on 01462 474370.
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