Senior Elections Officer
- Employer
- South Staffordshire Council
- Location
- Codsall, Wolverhampton
- Salary
- Grade I, £29,174 - £31,895 per annum (pay award pending)
- Closing date
- 30 May 2022
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- Sector
- Local Councils
- Job Type
- Administration / Clerical / Secretarial - inc PA, Committee services / Democratic services / Political
- Contract Type
- Full time permanent
- Working Pattern
- Standard
- Hours
- Full-Time
Job Details
South Staffordshire Council (voted UK Council of the Year at the Public Sector Transformation Awards) is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join the Electoral team.
We are looking for a candidate who is motivated, enthusiastic and well organised. A willingness to go that extra mile to meet tight deadlines is key for this role. You will also have clear verbal and written communication skills, and work with a high degree of accuracy. The ability to work as part of a team as well as on your own initiative is also an essential attribute.
The ideal candidate for the Post would ideally have experience in electoral administration while also having a keen interest in developing a career in elections and increase their professional skills. Good knowledge of Individual Electoral Registration and knowing the basics of administering an election is vital for this role.
During peak periods you will be able to work significant additional hours, including evenings and weekends, to meet demanding deadlines.
The Council offers in return a generous flexi time scheme with the ability to take two flexi days a month, membership of the local government pension scheme, discounted health and leisure membership, plus many more excellent benefits.
How to Apply
Please visit our website at https://www.sstaffs.gov.uk/find-a-job/current-vacancies.cfm
You will be directed to our career page where you will be provided with details of how to apply.
Closing date: Monday 30th May 2022 at 5pm
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Company
South Staffordshire Council
South Staffordshire Council is an ambitious and progressive council seeking to recruit candidates who can help us realise our ambitions and contribute to the delivery of our Council priorities: a skilled and prosperous district; a safe and sustainable district and a connected district. The council is also pioneering in its approach to become financially self-sustainable by 2020 through the delivery of its Income and Efficiency Plan.
At South Staffordshire Council, it’s less about what we do; but the impact it will have on our 110,700 residents and 5,516 businesses. Our key ambitions include growing South Staffordshire's economy and helping create more jobs and opportunities for local people.
How to apply
All the information you need is available on our website. www.sstaffs.gov.uk/vacancies
Our shortlisting process compares your skills, education and experience against those outlined in the Person Specification attached to each job. To have the best chance of getting past the shortlisting stage, you need to explain how you meet the criteria in person specification in your application.
If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please let us know.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits including; competitive salaries that progress within different grades for the variety of jobs on offer; a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 24 days and increasing with service; 8 bank holidays and 2 additional statutory days; an option to buy up to 10 days additional leave; a Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS); a Salary Sacrifice scheme for childcare vouchers and a wide range of flexible working options to fit in around your commitments.
- Website
- http://www.sstaffs.gov.uk/vacancies
- Telephone
- 01902 696704
- Location
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Council Offices
Wolverhampton Road
Codsall
South Staffordshire
WV8 1PX
United Kingdom
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