Electoral Services Manager

Electoral Services Manager

Up to £35,980 inc. pa + £5,000 market supplement (subject to job evaluation)

In this high profile role, you will be responsible for the

management, co-ordination and administration of all

aspects of the electoral registration process, including

the successful preparation and completion of the

electoral register and the management of all District,

County, Parliamentary and European elections. If you feel

that you have the drive, enthusiasm and knowledge to

take on this challenging role, then we would like to hear

from you.

Whilst overseeing the day-to-day management of the

electoral services section, you will lead the annual

canvass, undertake the organisation and management of

elections/referendums, and participate in the ongoing

development of the service.

You will be a member of the Association of Electoral

Administrators or be willing to obtain that qualification.

A proven track record in electoral administration and

demonstrable knowledge of the elections process,

procedures and relevant legislation are essential.

An excellent communicator, you will have the ability to

lead, motivate and train staff and communicate effectively

with customers, members and other officers about the

service. You will be computer literate with a working

knowledge of an electoral management system, such as

Halarose Electoral Management system, and have good

project management skills.

During election periods you must be able to work

additional hours, including evenings and weekends, to

meet the required deadlines for the election process.

Benefits include 26 days annual leave, flexitime, option to

join final salary pension scheme, free life assurance, lease

car, relocation scheme, childcare voucher scheme,

reimbursement of professional fees, annual train season

ticket loan and discount scheme, bicycle loan and staff

leisure discount.

For full details, visit www.stalbans.gov.uk or

telephone answerphone (01727) 819573 or email

personnel@stalbans.gov.uk stating your details and

the post reference: DSS031. Regretfully, CVs will not

be accepted.

Closing date for applications: 30 November 2009.