Job Title
Elections Admin Support Assistant (Fixed Term 6 months) – Eastleigh Borough Council
Overview
Six‑month contract supporting the Elections Team for May 2026 elections. 37 hours per week, full time, salary £25,557 (Band 2). “Closes 16 November 2025”.
Responsibilities
* Assist the Elections Office with organising and delivering local and Parliamentary elections.
* Maintain the electoral register throughout the year, including monthly updates and an annual canvass.
* Process paper postal vote applications and carry out manual collation and checking of electoral literature under instruction of an Electoral Services Administrator.
* Support the logistics of elections, including filling ballot boxes and moving equipment (e.g., upstairs in the storeroom – no lift).
Provide additional support during early‑morning or late‑night operating days as required.
About You
* Excellent administrative and organisational abilities.
* Attention to detail and high accuracy – able to meet strict deadlines.
* Politically impartial, independent, and able to manage own workload.
* Physical ability to carry out manual work and move equipment.
* Full training will be provided.
Benefits
* 23–28 days annual leave (dependent on local government continued service).
* Flexible working arrangements and the possibility to accrue up to 2 additional days leave per month (pro rata for part‑time staff).
* Defined Benefit Pension Scheme.
* Places Leisure, Eastleigh – 30% off full membership.
* Confidential Employee Advice and Support Programme.
* Excellent working environment and a supportive team.
How to Apply
To apply for this role please visit eastleighxcd.my.site.com.
Closing Date
16 November 2025
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