An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, committed and enthusiastic individual to join our busy Electoral Services team at St Helens Borough Council, which serves a population of over 140,000 people.
This role will deputise for the Electoral Services Manager in her absence and will assist in managing the Electoral Services team, ensuring the delivery of high quality and professional electoral services for the Council. Substantial knowledge of the law and practice relating to Electoral Registration and Elections is key to this role, as you will assist with the maintenance and publication of the annual electoral registration canvass. Previous experience of working in electoral services during an election period and/or experience of maintaining the electoral register is required.
The successful candidate will support the administration of the register of electors, including carrying out the annual canvass and the delivery of all elections as necessary (including Parliamentary and District elections) and any referendum and polls.
You must therefore have:
• Previous experience in the running of elections and/or Electoral Registration
• The ability to deputise in the absence of the Electoral Services Manager
• The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• The ability to work additional hours as required during election and annual canvass periods
• Experience of dealing with members of the public and Elected Members
• A current driving licence and access to personal transport
Attention to detail and excellent organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise, will aid you in meeting tight deadlines and help you to manage a demanding and diverse workload. Excellent IT skills is essential, as well as good oral and written communication skills. A good degree of political awareness, sensitivity and impartiality is also required.
This role will require you to work additional hours during peak periods including weekends and bank holidays.
Interviews will be held on Monday 23 August 2021.
Council employees are required to abide by the ethical standards embodied by the 7 NOLAN principles of conduct in public life. These include selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
We welcome applications from the BAME community.
For an informal discussion about this role please contact Beverley Kenrick, Electoral Services Manager at beverleykenrick@sthelens.gov.uk or on 01744 676140
