Overview
You will report to the Elections Manager and be part of a client focused and outcomes driven service with managerial responsibility for the Elections Team and electoral registration function of the Council.
Wigan Council has been voted 'Overall Council of the Year' at the APSE Awards and has recently published our Progress with Unity plan which is a movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions: create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.
Responsibilities
* Provide advice and guidance to Members of Parliament, the Leader, Chief Executive / Returning Officer, Elected members, Council Officers and other key stakeholders on Elections, electoral law and electoral registration.
* Lead on elements of the operational delivery of Parliamentary, Mayoral, Borough and Parish elections and Referendums including the implementation of election changes following Election Act 2022.
* Lead on elements of the preparation of timetables and receiving of nominations in respect of Elections, providing advice and guidance as appropriate.
* Lead on elements of the preparation and production of the Electoral Registers and lists of service including overseas and other absent voters and proxies.
* Lead on elements of the collating of statistics and returns in respect of the Election and Electoral Registration functions.
* Assist with the management of the budget related to Elections and Electoral Registration including the payment of staff, completion of accounts and submissions to Central Governments for costs.
* Ensure continuity of service as per the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment, ensuring that the service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations.
Qualifications
* Have an elections qualification or be able to demonstrate experience of managing elections from start to completion, including post election reporting and returns.
* Have experience of the electoral registration process, including giving advice, guidance and support to key stakeholders.
* Have experience of elections and electoral law, including giving advice, guidance and support to key stakeholders.
* Be an enthusiastic, highly motivated and professional individual who has experience of working with candidates, elected members, agents and senior officers.
* Have experience of producing complex, detailed and accurate written work, including the examination and extraction of information from a variety of different data sources evaluating the relevance and accuracy of the information.
* Have experience of working in a highly politically sensitive, pressurised and deadline driven environment.
Benefits & Development
Committed to the continuous professional development of staff, which includes the payment of professional fees, a wide range of training opportunities and potential for management development.
About the Council
Wigan Council is client focused and outcomes driven, aims to offer services which are good value for money, innovative in their approach and delivery, risk aware and open to doing things differently. We adopt a collaborative approach with all stakeholders ensuring we are embedded in all their processes and decision making.
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