Electoral Services Manager

Permanent - Full time

Location: Lynton House

The London Borough of Redbridge is looking for an Electoral Services Manager to deliver a high quality, value for money, effective Electoral Service which complies with electoral regulations and meets the performance standards set by the Electoral Commission in relation to electoral registration and elections, utilizing best practice.

You will lead and manage the Electoral Services Team ensuring that there is effective organization of the annual canvass, production of the Register of Electors and planning and conduct of elections, by-elections and referenda.

Responsibilities:

• To deliver a high quality, value for money, effective Electoral Service.
• Lead and manage the Electoral Services Team.
• Comply with electoral regulations
• Undertake the management and running of any Elections to a satisfactory conclusion.
• Oversee the planning and running of the Annual Canvass
• Maintain knowledge and implement changes to statutory and legislation affecting Electoral Services.
• To encourage engagement in registrations and elections across the Borough.
• To advise the Returning Officer on the processes and statutory procedures.

To be successful in this role you will need to:

• Hold the AEA Certificate and be willing to work towards the AEA Diploma if required.
• Have the ability to provide advice and interpret electoral legislation and regulations
• Have experience and responsibility or organizing and administering statutory elections in the UK.
• Have experience and responsibility of organizing and administering the annual canvass.
• Experience of providing training for elections and registration administration.

If you feel you meet the above requirements and are keen to join an ambitious, dynamic and innovative team, we would like to hear from you.

Interviews: TBC

Job Description and Person Specification

To apply for this post please complete the online application form and attach your CV and a Covering Letter addressing how you meet the criteria for the role as stated in the person specification.

All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.