Elections Apprentice
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Position reference: 50106125
Salary: NLW £7.55 - £12.21 (Dependent on age)
Contract type: Fixed Term until 01/12/2027
Working arrangements: Flexible working available – please get in touch.
Closing date: 14/11/2025 at 23:59
The successful candidate must be able to speak English to an appropriate standard. This post requires a Basic Criminal Record Check. Prospective employees must provide evidence of any significant periods (6 months or more in the past 3 years) of living abroad. Please ensure you have the necessary legal documents such as a valid visa; the council does not hold a Home Office license and cannot sponsor visas for skilled or temporary migrant workers.
About the Post
This is a great opportunity for someone seeking to start a new career in democracy and elections. If you care about democracy and would like to work with the public, political parties, and councillors to make democracy happen in Barnsley, this is your opportunity. The successful applicant will work well in a team, have good IT skills, and a drive to innovate new ways of providing our service to improve the customer experience.
Key Responsibilities
* Support electoral processes and operations.
* Contribute to the development and innovation of services.
* Collaborate with residents, partners, businesses, and organisations to bring about change.
Benefits
* Competitive pay within the council range.
* Excellent pension scheme.
* Flexible working arrangements to support work/life balance.
* Opportunities for training and development to grow your career and skills.
* Employee discounts, wellbeing support, and other rewards.
Application Process
Please submit your application form through the council website. CVs will not be accepted. We welcome applicants with past convictions and are committed to fairness and inclusion. If you have any support needs during the recruitment process, let us know.
At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity. Our recruitment process is inclusive and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
For more information, visit Barnsley Council jobs.
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