East Suffolk Council, Lowestoft NR33 0EQ £44,075 - £48,226 per annum 37 hours per week Permanent East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work, delivering essential local services and making a real difference to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk. We currently have an exciting opportunity to join East Suffolk Council's Elections Team as a Deputy Electoral Services Manager. The role: Supporting the Electoral Services Manager, you will administer Electoral Services on behalf of East Suffolk and to supervise the Electoral Services team based in Lowestoft. You will co-ordinate and administer all elections (Parliamentary, County, District, Town/Parish), parish polls and referenda including Neighbourhood Planning and Business Improvement District ballots that occur in the North of the East Suffolk district, in accordance with the relevant legislation and in liaison with the Electoral Services Manager. What you will need: We are looking for someone who has e xperience of working in a busy office environment at a supervisory level and with previous experience of electoral registration and elections. With a Project Management or Management qualification and strong leadership skills to engage, coach and motivate teams, you will have an AEA qualification or, be committed to taking this qualification in the immediate future if not already qualified. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders is also essential. If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t meet all of the essential requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. Why work for us? East Suffolk Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access. To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council, take a look at our video and hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work (YouTube). Here are some of the main benefits: Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 25 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays) Local government pension scheme Flexible working arrangements Learning and development tailored to your role A wide variety of staff support networks including access to health and wellbeing initiatives and programmes. Discounts on mobile phones, computers, holiday and travel, fashion and clothing, health and beauty and many other products and services. Find more information about what we offer in our benefits brochure (pdf). To find out more For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Karen Last on 07825 420384, or by emailing karen.last@eastsuffolk.gov.uk Closing date: 11:30pm on 04 January 2026 Interview date: 23 January 2026 at Riverside, Lowestoft How to apply Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement template (docx). Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification. Please use the template provided (other formats will not be accepted). Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted. For more information, visit the How to Apply section of our Career Site. East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work and a great place to make a real difference to people’s lives, delivering vital services to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk. We hugely value our staff and know that in order for us to remain successful, it is essential for us to recognise talented employees, developing and retaining them within the organisation. We are therefore committed to investing in our staff and providing first-class support to ensure a positive culture and rewarding careers. To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council and to hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work, take a look at our video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSWedQksWt0