Electoral Services Officer

Description:

Our client based in Crawley are looking to recruit a temporary Administrator. The Administrator will be providing electoral support to the Lead Electoral Services Officer. This is a temporary assignment for between 6 weeks - 2 months. This is a full time position paying £16.53ph.

Duties for Administrator

* Oversee the administration of all electoral processes, ensuring they are well-managed, open, and transparent.

* Ensure all activities comply with electoral legislation and meet the performance standards established by the Electoral Commission.

* Assist the Lead Electoral Services Officer, Democracy & Data Manager, Returning Officer, Councillors, and Candidates in organizing referendums, elections, BIDS ballots, and in maintaining and publishing the electoral register.

* Step in to fulfill the duties of the Lead Electoral Services Officer as necessary.

* Manage all aspects of absent voting to ensure a smooth and effective process.

* Promote democratic engagement across the borough, encouraging participation from all community groups.

* Aid the Lead Electoral Services Officer in delivering an efficient electoral service, including both elections and electoral registration.

* Assist in implementing initiatives to maximize electoral participation from all community groups.

* Monitor and undertake daily functions of Electoral Services, contributing to the development and innovation within the service.

Required Skills for an Administrator

* Fully comprehensive IT Skills especially MS 365 & MS Excels, databases

* Good numeracy skills

* Ability to understand and apply legislation and procedures

* Ability to train, supervise and support colleagues

* Abilities to learn new softwares

* Experience of working under pressure in a team in a busy public facing environment

* Ability to work effectively and accurately under pressure to tight deadlines during key periods.

* Working knowledge of electoral registration & legislation. (or to be gained within a calendar year)

Working for First Recruitment as a Temporary Worker is a great opportunity to experience a variety of workplaces within different industries, whilst offering flexible working hours.

You can also expect to receive excellent benefits once you begin temping with First Recruitment Services such as:

· 24/7 access to NHS approved GP telephone support and prescription services.

· Access to the UK’s largest employees discount platform

· Specialist medical assistance and support hotline

· Weekly pay

· Hundreds of gym discounts

· 24/7 access to mental health crisis support and counselling.

Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an employment business in relation to this assignment