Electoral Services Officer

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Join Our Team and Help Shape Democracy!

Are you looking for a role where your work truly matters? We’re on the lookout for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our small but friendly team, supporting the vital work of Electoral Registration and Elections.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the heart of local and national democracy—helping to deliver smooth, secure, and accessible elections that make a real difference in people’s lives.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll play a key role in the day-to-day running of electoral services, from maintaining the electoral register to supporting the delivery of local and national elections and referendums. As you grow in the role, you’ll take on more responsibility and even step in for the Electoral Services Manager when needed.

You’ll also get the chance to build your expertise through professional training, including the Association of Electoral Administrators Foundation Course and the Certificate in Electoral Administration. The role is career graded to support the development of the successful postholder. This is a career-graded role that grows with you—designed to support your development, build your confidence, and help you step into greater responsibility as you progress.

What We’re Looking For

We’re after someone who:

• Has a good understanding of local government and electoral services
• Can juggle multiple priorities and meet statutory deadlines
• Enjoys working as part of a team and building strong working relationships
• Is confident with ICT systems (experience with Civica Xpress is a bonus!)

Due to the nature of the role, you’ll be expected to remain politically neutral and during busy election periods, you’ll need to be flexible with your hours—including some evenings/weekends.

Why Work With Us?

We’re proud of our supportive and one team culture. Our benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• 30 days annual leave (rising to 35 after 5 years), plus bank holidays and Christmas closure
• Flexible and agile working arrangements
• Generous local government pension scheme
• Free parking at Council offices
• Discounted leisure services and access to other retail discounts

If you're ready to take on a meaningful role with real impact—and develop your career along the way—we’d love to hear from you.

Salary: £25,992 to £27,711 career bar £30,060 to 32,654 p.a. pay award pending

Location: Wingerworth, near Chesterfield with hybrid home working options

👉 Check out the full Job Description and Person Specification for more detail

Apply today!

If you are interested in this post, please apply using the online application on our dedicated webpage on Derbyshire Jobs at: https://www.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/about-the-council/jobs/working-for-us/why-work-for-the-council or via Derbyshire - Jobs and Careers by clicking ‘Apply for this job’ and creating an account.  You can save your progress and exit the application at any time, coming back to it at a later stage to complete and submit your application.  Applications close Midnight, 27^th July 2025.

Interview Date: Week Commencing 4^th August 2025

Please read the Guidance Notes provided before completing any application and please note that CV’s will not be accepted.

If you do not have internet access, you can request an offline application pack by emailing: HumanResources@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

For further information

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Donna Jawad – Electoral Services Manager on 01246 217058 or email donna.jawad@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk

Please note the Council only consider applications from candidates eligible to work in the UK and who possess a current work permit appropriate to the job role advertised.

If you have not received any communication within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion and we thank you for your interest in the job role.