Make a Difference in Your CommunityDo you enjoy working with people, being out in the community, and making a positive local impact?Want the chance to build a rewarding career in local government?Our community needs a voice – do you want to help make sure it is heard?As an Electoral Services Visiting Officer, you will work directly with residents across North Northamptonshire to ensure as many people as possible are registered to vote.You could be:Out in the community, visiting households and speaking with residentsSupporting people to understand and complete electoral registration formsHelping to promote registration and voting at outreach eventsWorking closely with colleagues as part of our one council approachInterviews anticipated to be held in week commencing Monday 18 May 2026.Join our dedicated and friendly Electoral Services team and play a vital role in helping residents have their say in local democracy.Our benefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we're transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people.You'll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:a competitive salarya pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary councilgenerous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 dayshybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance. We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.What will you be doing?We will support you to manage your own workload, so everyday could be different.You will be:Visiting properties at various times of the day to collect electoral registration detailsOffering clear, friendly guidance to residents on registering to voteSupporting outreach events with community groups, charities, schools, faith organizations, and othersEncouraging registration in under‑registered groups, including young people and private rentersPromoting registration in care homes, HMOs, and other multi‑occupancy settingsAccurately updating records using our electoral systems and mobile canvassing technologySupporting elections, referendums, and the annual canvass when requiredAssisting the Engagement Officer in creating communication contentInteracting with Service Users and assisting with hosting accessibility eventsSupporting direct colleagues through collaboration and attending team meetingsAbout youWhat We Are Looking ForPrevious electoral experience is desirable but not essential – we will support and develop you through provision of full training so that you can succeed in your role.You will ideally:be confident communicating with people from all walks of lifebe comfortable using technology, including tablets and databaseshave a flexible approach to work, working additional hours during peak periodshave a willingness to learn, tackle new challenges, and support colleaguesdemonstrate awareness/understanding of equal opportunities and other people's behaviour, physical, social and welfare needs hold a full driving license with access to your own vehicleMost importantly, you will share in our values of customer service, respect, and efficiency.You must be professional, approachable, and politically impartial at all times.Ready to Take the Next Step?Apply now to help shape democracy in North Northamptonshire. If you wish to know more about the role, contact Aaron O'Sullivan, Lead Officer, for an informal conversation.About usOur Values and BehavioursOur values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:Customer-focusedRespectfulEfficientSupportiveTrustworthyOur key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.Disability Confident EmployerWe are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. Our Employment and Disability Service provides bespoke support to individuals facing barriers to employment, helping them work towards their goals to start, stay and succeed in employment. For further information please click here The Employment and Disability Service (EADS) | North Northamptonshire CouncilArmed Forces Community The council obtained the Gold status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS).Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)