21 Full time Jobs in London Borough of Bexley

To provide expert advice and support on all matters relating to Electoral Services, ensuring that all statutory duties are met in accordance with legislation and other guidance. You will lead on key elements of delivery and support for the Head of Electoral Services with the development, direction-setting and delivery of all services in line with modern ways of working and professional best practice for the effective and efficient delivery of the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) and Returning Officers (RO) statutory duties. You will also deputise for the Head of Electoral Services as required. Please refer to the Job Description attached for more information. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Laurel Brewster, Head of Electoral Services on 020 3045 4214 or laurel.brewster@bexley.gov.uk Candidate Profile You will be required to hold the Certificate in Electoral Administration or be willing to undergo training to attain the Certificate. Have a good understanding of electoral law and good practice procedures to properly exercise and fulfil the job function. Be experienced in training and supporting staff and be able to contribute to the development of work within the team with competing deadlines along with the ability to assimilate legislative changes. A good knowledge of Electoral Management Software as well as Microsoft based packages.

Benefits

Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.

Our Offer to you

We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document attached.

Recruitment Information

As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@bexley.gov.uk

This role may be available as a development opportunity through secondment for the Council’s existing employees. The Council’s Secondment Scheme can be found here. If this option is of interest, please contact the recruiting manager.

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