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Electoral Services Deputy Manager - Ref: RT02122

Employer
Walsall Council
Location
Walsall, Willenhall
Salary
£38,553 - £43,570 per annum (plus a £3000 market supplement, reviewable after 2 years)
Closing date
30 May 2022
Reference
RT02122

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Electoral Services Deputy Manager - Ref: RT02122

  • £38,553 - £43,570 per annum (plus a £3000 market supplement, reviewable after 2 years)
  • Full time, permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our busy electoral services team. You will work in a small team which is responsible for compiling an accurate register of all eligible electors in the areas, implementing statutory procedures surrounding the registration of electors and absent voters along with the administration of free and fair elections and referendums in accordance with complex legislation. Electoral Service is a front-line service, supporting the citizens of Walsall, working with a range of different customers and stakeholders. You will have a professional, friendly and polite manner.

As the Electoral Services Deputy Manager, you will have extensive experience in supporting the management and delivery of elections in the Borough including local, regional and national elections, referenda and polls in accordance with statutory legislation. You will also support the Electoral Services Manager in the day to day operation of Electoral Services in relation to the annual electoral registration canvass; the publication of the electoral register and the maintenance of the electoral register throughout the year ensuring that all statutory requirements are met whilst keeping the strategy to make the register as accurate and complete as possible under review.

You will be politically aware, have a sound knowledge of electoral legislation with the ability to interpret and apply it. Holding the Association of Electoral Administrators (AEA) Certificate of Electoral Administration is a requirement for this role. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and has the ability to lead and motivate the team to work to the best of their abilities. A customer orientated approach is essential along with excellent communication skills to engage with people at all levels of the Council. Due to the nature of the role, during Election periods you will need to have the ability to work well under pressure and balance conflicting priorities. A flexible working attitude and the ability to work outside of normal core office hours will be essential.

All candidates should have excellent IT skills, good attention to detail and possess the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.  

This is an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to develop their careers within the council.

Walsall is a great place to work, with much to offer and extensive regeneration, having recently delivered a newly rebuilt hospital and college, development of the Walsall Waterfront offering new residential accommodation, hotels and leisure facilities and is seeing ongoing investment in its town centre and retail provision.  As an employer we provide an attractive employment package that includes:

  • A generous annual leave entitlement offering a minimum 28 days leave per year (for this post) plus 9 concessionary days and in addition to a flexible working scheme that allows up to a further 12 days leave per year
  • Access to an award winning pension scheme
  • Recent development of the working environment which has created a modern professional space in which to work with improved technology that allows agile working
  • Promotion of training and development opportunities to all our employees to help them progress and gain new skills
  • A genuine commitment to equality of opportunity for our staff and customers – we aim to employ a representative workforce that reflects the communities we serve

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We advertise vacancies because we want the best talent available. If that's you, we're waiting for your application.

Should you have any queries or questions about the roles, please contact:

Susan Wright – Electoral Services Manager
Tel: 07432 460966 
or email susan.wright@walsall.gov.uk

Closing date: 30 May 2022

Interview date: W/C 6 June 2022

Legislation imposes restrictions on political activity for certain local government employees. This position is designated as a politically restricted (sensitive) post as set out in Part 1 the Local Government & Housing Act 1989 and the Local Government (Political Restrictions) Regulations 1990 (LGO(PR)R 1990) [SI 851] and S.30 of the Local Democracy Economic Development and Construction Act 2009.

For this role the successful candidates must undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check.  BPSS is the minimum standard to ensure the identity and integrity of an employee who has access to official information using secure networks linking central government and local authorities.  A BPSS check involves four main elements; Identity Check, National and Immigration Status, Employment History (last 3 years) and Verification of Criminal Record (unspent convictions only).

This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers.  The postholder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.

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