Electoral Services Manager - Council

About The Role

Electoral Services Manager REF 24060 Contract Length: 3 months Location: Hybrid/Basildon – 3 days per week in office IR35: Inside Pay Rate to Intermediary: £50.02 per hour Security Clearance: BPSS Spinwell is recruiting for an Electoral Services Manager for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES

OF THE ELECTORAL SERVICES MANAGER Leadership and management of the electoral services team ensuring that recruitment, training, development, appraisal, performance, workload allocation, supervision, quality assurance, risk and other management activities are carried out effectively and in accordance with council policy to ensure effective service delivery.

Responsible for the compilation, maintenance and supply of the register of electors for the Basildon Borough and all other related electoral matters in accordance with the range of relevant legislation and guidance ensuring that all legislative requirements and deadlines are adhered to. Maintain an awareness and understanding of legislative changes in connection with electoral registration and elections and develop and implement working practices and arrangements to ensure that the council complies.

Responsibility for ensuring that the annual electoral canvass is effectively undertaken through effective project planning and implementation and making all necessary arrangements, including appointment of canvassers, appointing print contractors and ensuring that the canvass is delivered in accordance with the budget and timescales and with high satisfaction levels.

Responsible for maintaining the register of absent voters and the undertaking of the annual postal vote refresh in accordance with statutory requirements and timescales. To lead the conduct and implementation of all electoral, polling and community governance reviews in the borough. Lead in the organisation and delivery of all elections and referenda held in the borough.

Responsible for preparation and submission of returns to the Electoral Commission including Performance Standards and information, as requested To make arrangements for the employment of temporary staff for canvasses, referendums and elections, and provide appropriate training and guidance. Interpret, develop and implement new working practices arising from legislative changes to ensure compliance and effectiveness To deal with all complaints related to the service and effectively manage difficult situations and stakeholders.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCES OF THE ELECTORAL SERVICES MANAGER Experience and knowledge of effective development and maintenance of an Electoral Management System, and control of data held therein. Experience of dealing with enquiries from the public and giving advice both over the telephone and on a face to face basis In-depth understanding and knowledge of electoral services and elections management with at least 5 years’ experience of working in an electoral services environment An understanding of the political system in the UK and working within a political environment In-depth knowledge and understanding of wide ranging electoral legislation and the ability to interpret legislation and guidance and develop relevant working practices Experience of effective leadership and management of teams and individuals If you are an Electoral Services Manager, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!

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