Senior Electoral Services Officer

Senior Electoral Services Officer

PO2: Starting salary £43,542 pa rising in annual increments to £46,437 per annum incl LW

Do you want to develop your knowledge, experience and skills in a dynamic and people-focused London electoral services team?

Lambeth is looking for a well organised and experienced individual to lead in strategic and operational electoral registration activities, the conduct of elections and delivery of our ongoing service improvement programme. 

Acting as senior team support, you’ll need excellent analytical, operational and problem-solving skills to meet a range of daily challenges, including the year-round electoral registration, the conduct of elections and referenda and continuous service improvement.

You’ll have a proven track record in electoral registration and elections or suitable transferrable skills and experience.  You’ll also currently hold or be willing to work towards gaining the AEA Certificate in Electoral Administration.  

Additionally, you must be able to work flexibly, particularly at election times when significant evening and weekend working is required.

About you

You’ll be a thorough and proactive individual with excellent communication and organisational skills, along with a good eye for detail. You must be able to demonstrate: 

• The ability to deliver high quality work within strict deadlines.
• An ability to work well as part of a dynamic and professional team.
• Ability to use information technology and data to achieve excellent results.
• Knowledge/understanding of best practice and quality assurance in service delivery and customer care.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet changing requirements at peak times.

About us

Lambeth is a large, diverse and socially engaged inner London authority with over 230,000 registered electors.  It includes vibrant districts such as Brixton, Clapham, Streatham and the South Bank.

Key service goals for 2024/25 include: 

• Continuous improvement in year-round electoral registration activities.
• Review of EU citizens eligibility to register to vote as part of the Elections Act 2022 provisions.
• Maintaining readiness for elections at short notice.
• Completion of our integrated electoral data project.
• Building on outreach and engagement successes to encourage greater democratic participation.

As a member of our team you’ll have an opportunity to develop your career in an energetic setting with daily opportunities to learn and grow.  We look forward to hearing from you!

This is a politically restricted post.

Additional Information

If you would like to know more about this role, please contact Lambeth’s Electoral Services Manager, Chris John, on 020 7926 2307 or email cjohn@lambeth.gov.uk for an informal discussion.

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:

Job Description and Person Specification

How to Apply:

If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. 

We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

Recruitment Timelines:

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 1st December 2024

Benefits:

We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:

• Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid Working.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
• Discounts at local restaurants.
• Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
• Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
• Trade Union Membership.

How to Apply:

If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. 

In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.