Senior Electoral Services Officer
A career in local government can be very rewarding, offering a variety of roles and opportunities for personal and professional development.
Wyre Council offers this development through many of its career paths.
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About the Role
Wyre Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Electoral Services Officer to play a key role in delivering elections, maintaining the electoral register, and supporting civic and mayoral functions. This role supports the Returning Officer in delivering elections and referendums and may act as Deputy Returning Officer when required.
Key Responsibilities
• Support delivery of all elections including Parliamentary, County, District and Parish elections
• Maintain and manage the electoral register in line with legislation
• Assess and determine voter registration applications including complex cases
• Lead annual household canvass and registration activities
• Manage Electoral Services Administration Officer and temporary staff
• Oversee electoral IT systems such as Xpress
• Deliver training for election staff and canvassers
• Monitor budgets and support reporting requirements
• Lead engagement to increase democratic participation
• Support mayoral and civic events such as Annual Council and Remembrance Sunday
About You
• AEA Foundation in Electoral Administration (essential)
• GCSEs or equivalent in English and Maths (essential)
• Experience in electoral services within local government
• Knowledge of electoral processes and legislation
• Experience using electoral systems such as Xpress
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Understanding of GDPR and handling sensitive data
What’s in it for you
• Flexi time and the option to work remotely part of the week as agreed with your line manager.
• Free parking on site.
• Generous annual leave allowance. A minimum of 24 days (pro rata) in addition to all bank holidays, rising to 26 days after four years and 29 days after five years local government service.
• Future development – face to face and virtual courses in line with your developmental goals.
• Employee wellbeing support.
• A local government pension scheme, with generous employer contribution.
• The opportunity to work for the local community and make a difference.
Salary range
- £36,363 - £39,152 per year