Job Description

Vacancy

Post Title
Electoral Services Manager


Directorate
Governance & Support


Location
Eastleigh House


Advert Close date
30/11/2023

Job description

Job advert text
Electoral Services Manager

37 hours per week , permanent contract
Eastleigh House (hybrid working)
Band 9 (\xc2\xa345,992-\xc2\xa347,806)

Do you want to make a difference?
Here at Eastleigh Borough Council we are committed to making a positive difference for all the residents, businesses and visitors to Eastleigh and we are proud to be delivering on our promise to create sustainable and healthy communities and increase employment and wellbeing opportunities for all.

We are looking for an experienced, highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Electoral Services team. You will oversee the planning, organisation and delivery of day to day operation of electoral services in relation to the annual electoral registration canvass, implementing new processed required by the Election Act 2022, the publication of the electoral register and the maintenance of the electoral register throughout the year.

The successful candidate will have experience in supporting the management and delivery of elections in our Borough and delivering all statutory electoral processes including electoral registration.

It\xe2\x80\x99s an exciting and interesting time to join the Electoral Services Team with the introduction of the Elections Act 2022.

The role
The Electoral Services Manager will lead and manage a team of electoral services officers and be responsible for the delivery of elections in the Borough and electoral administration ensuring the Council is fully compliant with legislation.

What you will need:
Be politically aware, have a substantial knowledge of electoral legislation, ensuring your knowledge is up to date with the ability to interpret and apply it.
Enthusiastic and can lead, supervise and motivate the team to work to the best of your ability
Hold the Association of Electoral Administrators (AEA) Certificate of Electoral Administration
You will be a confident and proactive individual with excellent written and verbal communication and organisational skills with people at all levels of the Council
You should have excellent IT skills and good attention to detail and experience of using Xpress electoral management software
You be required to work with a high level of accuracy and demonstrate initiative and resilience in order to work under pressure to meet statutory deadlines
You must be flexible in your day to day working and be prepared to work extended hours when required, especially at the time of the annual canvass and in the period leading up to elections.
Why work for us?
Eastleigh Borough Council is an ambitious and progressive Council. We are recognised for our innovation and achievements, whilst delivering high quality service to our customers and community.

We are committed to supporting and developing our staff and creating a culture that is inclusive, innovative and enjoyable. We are passionate about personal and professional development for all staff and offer support to our staff in maintain a good work life balance through our innovative flexi time system and hybrid working. We offer exceptional conditions of employment as an accredited Living Wage Employer, plus the chance to make a lasting difference to the community of Eastleigh.

Our benefits include:
26 -29 days annual leave (dependant on local government continuous service)
Flexible working arrangements and ability to accrue up to 2 days additional leave per month (subject to operational requirements \xe2\x80\x93 pro rata for part time staff)
Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
Places Leisure, Eastleigh \xe2\x80\x93 30% off Full Membership
Confidential Employee Advice and Support Programme
Car and Season Ticket loans
Excellent working environment and work life balance
Support for continuous professional development

If you have the skills, experience and motivation we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.

If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about this role please contact Joanne Cassar, Service Director - Governance and Support (Monitoring Officer) (joanne.cassar@eastleigh.gov.uk or call 02380 688000)

Closing date: 30 November 2023
Interview date: 8 December 2023

Employment & compensation

Employment type
Full time


Employment status
Permanent


Weekly contract hours
37.00


Salary band
band 9


Salary (\xc2\xa3)
47806