The Role
About Southwark:
Southwark is a large, ambitious and progressive council with a ‘can do’ attitude and enviable reputation. As a council, we are successful, passionate and forward-thinking. We are committed to our ‘Fairer Futures for All’ promise which ensures that our residents and businesses are central to everything we do.
The Role:
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Electoral Services team. London Borough of Southwark are looking are looking to recruit an Electoral Services Officer to provide key administrative and assist with the effective and efficient delivery of the electoral registration process, all elections, referenda, statutory ballots and periodic reviews to specific and ad hoc timetables in accordance with electoral legislation.
About You:
If you are someone with drive, enthusiasm and a positive attitude, who thrives on working in a busy and challenging environment we would love to hear from you.
You should possess excellent administrative skills and work efficiently to ensure accuracy and attention to detail. You will be required to manage your workload and prioritise conflicting demands to meet statutory deadlines.
For this role you must be able to communicate confidently and effectively when dealing with the public, elected representatives and other key stakeholders.
You must be committed to working in the field of democracy and have a desire to learn the complexities regarding registration and voting legislation. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to undertake training in all aspects of electoral administration, including the AEA (Association of Electoral Administration) Foundation course and AEA certificate.
The post holder must be flexible and prepared to work additional hours, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays with restrictions on leave during elections and peak canvass periods..
If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, please contact Rachel Tappenden by email rachel.tappenden@southwark.gov.ukor telephone 020 7525 2448.
Additional Details
Benefits: https://www.jobsatsouthwark.co.uk/why-us/
Recruitment Timetable
Closing date: 17 May 2020
Interviews week commencing: 1 June 2020
(COVID-19) - information for job applicants Southwark Council are following the most recent Government guidelines surrounding Coronavirus. During this period, we still look forward to receiving your application and if successful, we will be conducting interviews remotely via video link.
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