Electoral Assistant

Job introduction

Job title: Electoral Assistant

A bit about us:

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.

Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!

The role:

• The role of Electoral Assistant is to provide support to the Elections Manager, the Assistant Elections Manager and the team in carrying out all the functions relating to elections and electoral registration.

• The Electoral Assistant will assist in the delivery of all elections and electoral registration requirements in Liverpool.

• In the role of Electoral Assistant, you will assist in all aspects of electoral work in relation to ensuring the smooth and efficient running of all elections and referenda held within the City of Liverpool and carry out all functions of electoral registration work from processing various applications to maintaining the accuracy of the electoral register.

• The role of Electoral Assistant is to support the Electoral Services Manager and senior staff with the organisation and planning of all elections and to deal with postal votes, proxy votes, overseas electors and voter authority certificate applications.

• Your demonstrable knowledge as an Electoral Assistant will be good communication skills, both orally and in writing and able to communicate effectively with staff, managers, councillors and members of the public. You will also have the ability to work in and contribute to a team environment.

• The role of Electoral Assistant is varied; and we require a motivated and enthusiastic person to work as part of the existing Electoral Services team. You will be required to assist with the production of the Register of Electors and the efficient organisation of all Local, Parliamentary, Mayoral Elections and referenda held within the city, including assisting with the booking of polling stations and the appointment of staff. You will ensure that all electoral registration applications, postal vote, proxy vote applications, overseas applications & voter authority certificate are processed throughout the year & assist in the publication of the electoral register.

• Although no experience is necessary, the successful candidate must be able to perform demanding assignments under pressure and to strict deadlines and be willing to work outside of normal hours and weekends at certain times of year, as and when required.

Our offer to you:

• At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days
• Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
• Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme
• Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
• Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
• Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Employee Volunteering Scheme
• Medicash

Next steps:
Closing date: midnight on Thursday 30th April 2026
Shortlisting date: w/c Monday 4th may 2026
Interview date: 18th & 19th May 2026
Interview type: Face to Face

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Once the role has closed, you will not be able to submit an application, and we are unable to reopen the vacancy for you to complete it. We strongly recommend submitting your application well in advance of the closing date to avoid disappointment.

If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Kevin Grannell via kevin.grannell@liverpool.gov.uk

Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.

Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk.

Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.

Please be advised it is our understanding that this role does not meet the requirements of a skilled worker visa as set out by UK Visa and Immigration https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes . For details regarding the salary of a skilled worker visa please visit Home Office: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list

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