Elections Principal Officer
Band 10, Full Time, Permanent contract
An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone who is experienced and passionate about delivering elections and electoral registration to lead the Council's elections and electoral registration functions, delivering a legally compliant, efficient and customer-focused service.
Role of the Job
If you're an experienced electoral services professional looking to develop your career, then we'd like to hear from you.
You will lead on the delivery of elections and electoral registration, providing advice and expertise in this area, motivating the team to high levels of performance, managing staff workload and supervision and appraisal of team members. You will need to show excellent communication skills and experience of engaging with a wide variety of stakeholders using tact and diplomacy, creativity and innovation to find solutions and ensure deadlines are met.
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual who has experience and enthusiasm for all aspects of electoral services with a track record of high performance in a demanding role. You will ideally be experienced in managing a team, leading by example and motivating the team to deliver electoral services across Northumberland. Working with our Returning Officer, Elections Project Board and the various stakeholders, you'll bring expertise and resourcefulness, strong organisational and motivational skills and the ability to balance conflicting priorities, whilst building relationships across the organisation and externally.
The role is based at County Hall, Morpeth, Northumberland with hybrid working. Travel to different locations across the County will be necessary.
Requirements of the Job
Degree-level education or equivalent experience, with evidence of continuous professional development. Certificate or Diploma from the Association of Electoral Administrators or equivalent is desirable.
Ability to meet transport requirements of the post.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Lynsey Denyer, Head of Member Services and Elections, on
Why choose us?
Northumberland County Council's (NCC) vision is 'Land of Great Opportunities', for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.
For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.
Attractive benefits including, generous annual leave, local government pension scheme, Leadership Coaching, Employee Wellbeing support for mental and Physical Health, discounted gym membership.