About Us
Electoral Services Officer
£, - £ ,
Permanent
Full time
Twickenham
Objective of role
We are looking for an individual to join the Electoral Services team in Richmond to deliver high quality and effective electoral registration and election administration in a high performing team.
This exciting role is within the Better Service Partnership between Richmond and Wandsworth Councils. The overall purpose of the Better Service Partnership is to provide the highest quality of service at the lowest attainable cost. Electoral Services at Richmond and Wandsworth Councils operate as two separate services, but which work closely together as part of the Assistant Chief Executive’s division at the heart of the organisation.
You will help the service to continue to improve, making full use of modern tools and data to drive further efficiencies into our working practices. Creativity and innovation are encouraged to ensure we meet future legislative change and provide a modern and customer-centric service to our residents and key stakeholders.
About the role
1. To provide assistance and administrative support to the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) in the preparation, compilation and maintenance of a complete and accurate Register of Electors.
2. To provide assistance and administrative support to the Returning Officer (RO) in the organisation, management and conduct of all elections and referendums in the Borough.
3. To play an integral role in ensuring the Service meets The Electoral Commission’s Performance Standards for ERO’s and RO’s.
4. To deal with the public on a daily basis in a way that promotes the section and its services in accordance with the Councils corporate policies.
Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience
5. Good working knowledge of electoral law and electoral procedures
6. Experience of working in electoral administration or an elections environment.
7. Experience of organising, prioritising and managing own workload.
8. Ability to work accurately under pressure to meet statutory deadlines
9. Good verbal and written communication skills
10. A team player working with a variety of internal and external clients
Closing Date: th December
Shortlisting Date: W/C nd December
Interview Date: W/C th January
For an informal conversation