About the role
We are looking to recruit an Elections Assistant who will ensure the efficient and effective administration of the electoral registration and election processes.
Working as part of the elections team you will be help to provide an effective and high quality electoral service, for the organisation of all elections and referenda and for the delivery of voter registration under the Individual Elector Registration process. You will need the drive, enthusiasm and knowledge to take on this challenging role.
Working as part of the elections team you will be help in the running of all the necessary processes involved in the delivery of elections. You will be involved in the introduction of the provisions of the Elections Act, including the new requirements for providing photo ID in polling stations.
Annual leave will be restricted during certain times of the year such as before and during election and canvass periods. You will be required to work additional hours during busy periods, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
What will you be doing?
· To help in the day-to-day administration of electoral registration, absent vote and voter identification activities, ensuring workloads are prioritised and processed in accordance with statutory requirements as directed by the Electoral Services Manager
· To support the Electoral Services Manager to ensure that the arrangements for the conduct of all elections within West Northamptonshire Council are efficient and lawful, leading on specific elements of the election process, as directed.
· To actively promote electoral registration and participation and assist the department lead in the implementation and running of the services Elector Engagement and Participation plan.
About you
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate:
- The ability to work well in a team, demonstrating commitment to colleagues, team objectives and collaborative working.
- Excellent customer service skills and the ability to deal with residents with sensitivity and tact.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to deliver high quality work within strict deadlines
Our benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days annual leave per year, 28 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.
- Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.
- Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.
- Car Lease scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- A variety of flexible working options
- Our West Ways of Working – We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.
- Making a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.
The council is in the process of implementing a new pay structure and terms and conditions which will be applicable to this role. The outcome could result in a future variation to the advertised salary, and this will be discussed at interview.
About us
We’re a new council, following one of the largest shake-ups in local government reform in recent history. As a new authority, we’re embarking on an exciting journey to deliver exceptional services for our residents, customers and communities.
Our vision at West Northamptonshire Council is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.
At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.
When potential is unlocked, talent thrives.
Choose a career that offers you a true sense of achievement, fills you with pride and challenges you in a positive way, every day.
West Northants Council, where careers thrive.
