• Job Description

  Req#: 941

  Senior Electoral Services Officer

  PO2: Starting salary 41,961 pa rising in annual increments to £44,862 per annum incl LW

  Hybrid working

  35 hours per week, Permanent

  Do you want to develop your knowledge, experience and skills in a dynamic and people-focussed London electoral services team?

  Lambeth is looking for a well organised and experienced individual to lead in strategic and operational electoral registration activities, the conduct of elections and delivery of our ongoing service improvement programme.

  Acting as senior support to the Deputy Electoral Services Manager, you’ll need excellent analytical, operational and problem-solving skills to meet a range of daily challenges, including the introduction of voter ID and other changes to the electoral landscape contained in the Elections Act 2022.

  You’ll have a proven track record in electoral registration and elections or suitable transferrable skills and experience. You’ll also currently hold or be willing to work towards gaining the AEA Certificate in Electoral Administration.

  Additionally, you must be able to work flexibly, particularly at election times when significant evening and weekend working is required.

  About you

  You’ll be a thorough and proactive individual with excellent communication and organisational skills, along with a good eye for detail. You must be able to demonstrate:

  • The ability to deliver high quality work within strict deadlines.
  • An ability to work well as part of a dynamic and professional team.
  • Ability to use information technology and data to achieve excellent results.
  • Knowledge/understanding of best practice and quality assurance in service delivery and customer care.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet changing requirements at peak times.

  About us
  
  Lambeth is a large, diverse and socially engaged inner London authority with over 230,000 registered electors. It includes vibrant districts such as Brixton, Clapham, Streatham and the South Bank.

  Key service goals for 2023/24 include:

  • Continuous improvement in year-round electoral registration activities.
  • Effective implementation of voter ID and other Elections Act 2022 requirements.
  • Maintaining readiness for elections at short notice.
  • Completion of our integrated electoral data project.
  • Building on outreach and engagement successes to encourage greater democratic participation.

  As a member of our team you’ll have an opportunity to develop your career in an energetic setting with daily opportunities to learn and grow. We look forward to hearing from you!

  This is a politically restricted post.
  
  Additional Information

  If you would like to know more about this role, please contact Lambeth’s Acting Electoral Services Manager, Caroline Richards, on 020 7926 2181 or email crichards4@lambeth.gov.uk for an informal discussion.

  In addition to the salary, we offer attractive benefits, please click on the link to view Lambeth Employee's Benefits

  Please note we operate an anonymised application process. If you are uploading your CV or a personal statement, please remove your personal details.

  If this sounds like your ideal next challenge, Click the 'Apply online' button and complete an online application form.

  Job Description and Person Specification

  Closing date: 11:59pm on Sunday 17th December 2023

  Lambeth is committed to Safer Recruitment and aims for quality services and equal opportunities for all. #LI-RM1

• About the company

  Lambeth London Borough Council is the local authority for the London Borough of Lambeth in Greater London, England.

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