Electoral Services Manager – North Herts Council

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Full time
Location: Letchworth
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Job offered by: Essex County Counci
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Category: IT & Technology
Electoral Services Manager - North Herts Council North Herts Council Permanent, Full Time £42,268 - £48,820 per annum Location: Letchworth Garden City Closing Date: 13th January 2025 Exact work location: Hybrid working with some office-based days and homeworking Salary: £42,268 - £48,820 per annum, dependent on experience Contract type: Permanent The Role Do you want a key management role at the heart of democracy?

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. The Opportunity 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. Accountabilities To be responsible for the organisation, planning, implementation and administration of all types of elections and referenda including Business Improvement District polls in compliance with legislation, Electoral Commission (EC) Performance Standards and Association of Electoral Administrators (AEA) guidance. Devise detailed project plans and risk assessments for each electoral event, including long term developmental projects. Determine the resources required to ensure the efficient running of the process. Recruitment, training, deployment and management of staff (both core and temporary) for all types of elections, referendums, polls and canvass. To manage the electoral budget and resources. Submit necessary accounts to the Elections Claims Unit (ECU) and other outside bodies, by the required deadlines. 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. Why work with us? 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. Our benefits include: Flexible working options including flexi-time scheme and home-working Continued professional development supported and professional subscriptions paid Local Government Defined Benefit Pension Scheme (19.5% employer contribution) Generous annual leave, including Christmas close-down period Occupational sick pay Free parking permit for office use Discounts, including 50% off NHC gym membership What you should do next If you are interested in finding out more about this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via

Electoral Services Manager | North Herts Council . Please note that we do not accept CV applications, either on their own or accompanying application forms. Therefore, please ensure that all relevant information is provided on the application form on the NHC job pages. If you would like an informal chat about the post, please contact Melanie Stimpson, Democratic Services Manager and Returning Officer on 01462 474208.

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