Electoral Services Administration Officer
Apply / view full listing →We are looking for a skilled Electoral Services Administration Officer to join our Electoral Services and Civic team.This is an exciting opportunity to deliver excellent Electoral Services to Wyre residents and provide high-level support to the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) and the Returning Officer (RO) in the administration of all elections and referendums in the borough.
You will also support the Mayors civic officer in managing the day-to-day diary of the Mayor and delivering annual events, and the Democratic Services team on an ad-hoc basis with council proceedings.
About the roleIn this challenging and varied role you will:
Assist with planning and delivery of all elections, referenda and governance reviews
Maintain the Electoral register
Process applications for postal votes, Voter ID and overseas electors
Help deliver the annual canvass
Review and process annual postal vote renewals
Deal with elector queries by phone and e-mail
Learn how to maintain and update the Councils Electoral and Civic website content
Attend in-house and external training to develop your skills in the role
Co-manage the Mayoral diary, and assist in delivering annual events, such as Remembrance Sunday service, Annual Council and flag raising ceremonies
Adhere to GDPR regulations to ensure the protection of elector data.
We’re seeking someone who is:
An excellent communicator with strong customer service skills, both written and spoken
Willing and able to work unsocial hours: evenings, weekend & flexible working as required during busy election periods.
A collaborative team player who can also work independently
Experienced in local government administrative roles, ideally in an elections environment, although this is not essential
Willing to develop - making every effort to access learning opportunities
Our valuesAt Wyre Council, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We are:
Professional – taking pride in delivering high-quality services
Innovative – embracing change and new ideas
Collaborative – working together as one team
Customer focused – putting our residents at the centre of what we do
What we offerA supportive and friendly working environment
Opportunities for professional development in administrative and digital skills
Flexible working arrangements
A generous annual leave allowance
Free onsite parking
The chance to contribute to meaningful work that benefits our communities