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Crawley (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time
No DBS check required
£29,186.00 - £33,662.00 per annum
About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Crawley's Electoral Services Team and play your part in making sure that Crawley holds fair, transparent and accessible elections. 75 years on from its establishment as a new town, Crawley is now a regional powerhouse with a diverse population of more than 114,000, a £6bn economy and Gatwick Airport, the world's busiest single runway airport.
If successful with your application, you will work on all aspects of an election including electoral registration, complex queries, the canvass, postal voting, Polling Day and The Count. Experience of working in electoral services and administration in local government would be desirable. You should be interested in democracy and the electoral processes which underpins it.
We maintain positive and collaborative relations with elected councillors, candidates, election agents, the voting public and many other stakeholders. Being able to communicate confidently with a range of different people is essential and you should be self-motivated and organised with an eye for detail and accuracy. You will need to be confident in using IT and various software packages and be willing to embrace new ways of working. You will often be under pressure and working to strict deadlines.
This role will offer you opportunities for growth and professional development. We will provide comprehensive on-the-job training and learning through Association of Electoral Administrators (AEA) qualifications . You will be fully supported and mentored as you develop your skills and knowledge in this career grade post.
The small Electoral Services team fosters a friendly, collegiate and supportive physical and remote working environment. The team is based at the Town Hall, with a mix of home and office-based working. We offer flexibility to the team and to our new recruits. However, you will need to be able to work more flexibly (and more on-site) around election time.
This is a politically restricted post for the purposes of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. The post holder is therefore unable to take part in political activity as defined in current regulations published by the Secretary of State.
During the elections and referendums there will likely be a need to work additional hours including evenings and on rare occasions weekends and working through the night for a Count. Where you will receive additional payments.
Additional information
This post is considered to be a customer-facing position. The council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken and written English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements.
You will need to hold a full current UK driving licence
A flexible attitude to working practices and hours is also required around election and canvass periods.
Restriction on leave requests during key projects, such as the annual canvass and large elections.
Employee benefits
We offer a generous employee benefits package , with a range of discounts, benefits and wellbeing incentives to suit everyone.
Our way of working
Our shared values and behaviours reflect the special nature of our council. We encourage all colleagues to put them into practice, whatever job they do. Take a look to see if we are the perfect match.
Safer recruitment
Crawley Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.
How to apply
Click the Apply button to complete your application online. Please ensure that the reference details you supply are for your current or most recent employer and that any gaps in employment are covered on your application form. Please note that CVs will not be accepted without a fully completed application form.
For an informal conversation or further information regarding the role, email jill.rozier@crawley.gov.uk , Lead Electoral Services Officer or call 01293 438705.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Crawley's Electoral Services Team and play your part in making sure that Crawley holds fair, transparent and accessible elections. 75 years on from its establishment as a new town, Crawley is now a regional powerhouse with a diverse population of more than 114,000, a £6bn economy and Gatwick Airport, the world's busiest single runway airport.
If successful with your application, you will work on all aspects of an election including electoral registration, complex queries, the canvass, postal voting, Polling Day and The Count. Experience of working in electoral services and administration in local government would be desirable. You should be interested in democracy and the electoral processes which underpins it.
We maintain positive and collaborative relations with elected councillors, candidates, election agents, the voting public and many other stakeholders. Being able to communicate confidently with a range of different people is essential and you should be self-motivated and organised with an eye for detail and accuracy. You will need to be confident in using IT and various software packages and be willing to embrace new ways of working. You will often be under pressure and working to strict deadlines.
This role will offer you opportunities for growth and professional development. We will provide comprehensive on-the-job training and learning through Association of Electoral Administrators (AEA) qualifications . You will be fully supported and mentored as you develop your skills and knowledge in this career grade post.
The small Electoral Services team fosters a friendly, collegiate and supportive physical and remote working environment. The team is based at the Town Hall, with a mix of home and office-based working. We offer flexibility to the team and to our new recruits. However, you will need to be able to work more flexibly (and more on-site) around election time.
This is a politically restricted post for the purposes of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. The post holder is therefore unable to take part in political activity as defined in current regulations published by the Secretary of State.
During the elections and referendums there will likely be a need to work additional hours including evenings and on rare occasions weekends and working through the night for a Count. Where you will receive additional payments.
Additional information
This post is considered to be a customer-facing position. The council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken and written English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements.
You will need to hold a full current UK driving licence
A flexible attitude to working practices and hours is also required around election and canvass periods.
Restriction on leave requests during key projects, such as the annual canvass and large elections.
Employee benefits
We offer a generous employee benefits package , with a range of discounts, benefits and wellbeing incentives to suit everyone.
Our way of working
Our shared values and behaviours reflect the special nature of our council. We encourage all colleagues to put them into practice, whatever job they do. Take a look to see if we are the perfect match.
Safer recruitment
Crawley Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.
How to apply
Click the Apply button to complete your application online. Please ensure that the reference details you supply are for your current or most recent employer and that any gaps in employment are covered on your application form. Please note that CVs will not be accepted without a fully completed application form.
For an informal conversation or further information regarding the role, email jill.rozier@crawley.gov.uk , Lead Electoral Services Officer or call 01293 438705.
Closing date: Sun 03/11/2024 at 22:59
Job reference: XL26