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TRAINEE ELECTORAL SERVICES ASSISTANT

Employer:Guildford Borough Council

Reference:17.12

Salary:12,699 - £22,995 depending on experience

Hours:37

Working pattern:Full Time, Permanent position

Location:Guildford

Closing date:09/01/2009 17:00 PM

Would you like a career in Electoral Services at this exciting stage in the development of electoral practice?

Guildford Borough Council is looking for a committed, self-motivated and enthusiastic person to undertake a three year training programme leading to the professional qualification of the Association of Electoral Administrators – the Certificate in Electoral Administration. For the right person this is a great opportunity to develop a career and become fully involved in the administration of democracy.

You will be trained in all aspects of Electoral Registration and Elections Management and during your first year will attend the Association’s foundation course comprising of 5 one day seminars. You will commence the Certificate in Year 2 which you will study on a distance learning basis with full support from senior officers and the AEA.

With excellent communication and computer skills you will be well organised and methodical in your approach to your work. Attention to detail and accuracy are essential. A minimum of two A levels or equivalent are required as is some previous administrative experience.

In return we can offer you the chance to work for an authority, which is rated as excellent, in a small friendly team who make sure that elections go according to plan and to cap it all you can work in offices close to the town centre, in a riverside location with on site good quality restaurant facilities.

Closing date: Friday 9 January 2009

Interviews: Tuesday 27 or Wednesday 28 January 2009

We have Childcare Voucher Scheme in operation.

For an informal discussion contact Lynda Murlewski, Electoral Services Manager on 01483 444101.

For an application pack please contact Human Resources, Guildford Borough Council, Millmead, Guildford GU2 4BB. Telephone (01483) 444011 (24-hr) or e-mail Linda.Bull@guildford.gov.uk quoting post number 17.12

http://www.guildford.gov.uk

The Council is committed to continuing its policy of equality in all aspects of employment and service delivery.

If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. Due to the volume of applications we regret that we cannot reply to everyone individually.