We have an exciting opportunity for a Permanent,
Part-time Electoral Services Support Officer to join Southampton City Council (SCC) in the Democratic & Electoral Services Team/Service.
About The Team
You’ll be joining a collaborative and supportive Electoral Services team that thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The team works closely together to deliver high-quality, customer-focused services, especially during key events like elections and annual canvasses. With a strong emphasis on adaptability, professionalism, and continuous improvement, this is a great opportunity to be part of a team that plays a vital role in upholding democratic processes.
About The Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Elections Team to assist with the delivery of elections and electoral registration for the council. You will need to be a highly motivated person, willing to take on a task and see it through to completion.
This is a great opportunity for a well organised individual with a proven track record of working successfully to tight deadlines. Excellent written & verbal communication skills are essential, together with an ability to work effectively and accurately under pressure, both as part of a busy team and on your own initiative
The nature of the team’s workloads means that a flexible work pattern is essential. During peak periods – April to May (election timetable) and August to November (annual canvass) – it may be necessary to work some additional hours. Similarly, outside of these peak periods fewer hours may be required. In addition, and regarding the statutory election timetable, some working outside normal business hours, including occasional weekend work, may be required.
For further information about this role please view the job description.
About You
Essential Skills:
- Foundation Course in Electoral Administration or equivalent experience
- An understanding of the legislation affecting and application of statutes, regulations and guidance to ensure the lawful delivery of elections and the creation and maintenance of the Register of Electors.
- A high level of IT skills and experience of working with one of the relevant software systems supporting electoral services are desirable for this role.
- An in depth understanding of working in a political environment
- An ability to undertake extended periods of data entry and the movement and preparation of heavy and awkward equipment to meet statutory deadlines.
Desirable
- Ideally you will be a member of the Association of Electoral Administrators and have completed the AEA Foundation Course in electoral administration, or be prepared to study for it.
- Certificate in Electoral Administration
If you feel you have the necessary background, experience, and skills to undertake this role we would like to hear from you.
What We Can Offer You
Salary: The salary band for this role is £28,792 - £31,022 pro rata, per annum. The
starting salary is £28,792 with annual progression through the salary bands.
Here at SCC we have a range of different benefits, a few examples can be found below.
- Excellent
- Death in service benefit of x3 salary, and optional salary sacrifice shared cost AVC (additional voluntary contribution)
- Generous holiday 25–31 days, based on role and service
- Flexible working options (role-dependent)
- Family-friendly policies - Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared/Unpaid Parental Leave, Time off for Dependents
- Training and development, including coaching and mentoring
- Health and wellbeing support - Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Pledge, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a variety of staff networks
- Veteran-friendly employer with the Armed Forces Covenant
- Retail discounts and savings through the Southampton City Council benefits platform
- Discounted memberships at local sports and fitness centres
- Sustainable travel benefits - low emission car scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loans
- Employee volunteering scheme with 2 paid days leave to volunteer
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Contact details for informal discussion:
For further information and details regarding the role, please contact
Mike Hickman, Principal Elections Officer on 023 8083 3954 or
Email
Recruitment contact details:
Tel: 023 8083 4033
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