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Electoral & Democratic Services Manager

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Location
Derbyshire Dales District Council, Matlock
Reference
JOB/25/00278
Salary details
£48,499 - £51,871 Includes 11% Market supplement
Job term
Full Time
Appointment type
Permanent
Hours
37 hours per week
Closing Date
23 February 2025

Hybrid working 

We have an exciting and fulfilling opportunity for an enthusiastic and capable Electoral and Democratic Services Manager.  This role will  be leading a small and friendly team in managing the delivery of electoral and democratic services in an ambitious rural authority.  

Our role – In addition to your area of direct responsibility of Elections and Democratic Services you will be  part of the Council’s Senior Management Team and will be involved in corporate projects where your ideas and challenges will be welcome. You will report directly to the Director of Governance and Corporate Services and will work alongside the Returning Officer during election periods. 

Who we are – located in the town of Matlock we have over 100 parish councils; a population of around 70,000, and a current electorate of 59,000. Working for Derbyshire Dales has many benefits not least the view out of the window.  Derbyshire Dales is a beautiful place to work, and visit.  Once you’re here we know you’ll want to see more. 

What we are looking for – Enthusiasm, flexibility and solid all round knowledge of electoral law and practice is a must as you will need to understand the challenges an election period can bring.  You may be early in your career as a manager, so if you have the professional technical knowledge we can help develop your skills to support you to bring the best out of your team and develop your own skill set.  

What we can offer 

  • Competitive salary including 11% market supplement
  • 26 Days annual leave, increasing to 30 after 5 years
  • Local Government Pension scheme
  • Free car parking
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Ongoing CPD 

So, if this is the challenge you have been waiting for follow the link to read the Job Description and Person Specification.  If you would like to discuss the position informally, please contact Julie Briggs, Democratic and Electoral Services Manager Tel 01629 761335 

If you encounter and problems applying online please contact humanresources@derbyshiredales.gov.uk 

We do not accept CVs.

Candidates must possess the necessary ‘right to work in the UK’ authorisation. We are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa as we do not possess a visa sponsorship licence. 

Closing date for applications is 23 February 2025

Interviews will be held on w/c 3 March 2025

Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.