Electoral Services Officer

The role: You will be responsible for:

• Develop and maintain an effective Engagement Strategy and Registration Plan to promote voter registration and participation, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and the Electoral Commission’s performance standards.
• Support the Electoral Services Operations Manager in the planning, coordination and delivery of elections for Senedd Cymru, the UK Parliament, Police and Crime Commissioners, and Local and Community Councils, as well as referendums, by-elections, community polls and Business Improvement District (BID) ballots.
• Assist the Deputy Electoral Services Manager in maintaining an accurate and up-to-date Electoral Register, including the delivery of the annual canvass.
• Lead public engagement activities and provide support to the wider Electoral Services team, delivering training and sharing relevant guidance and updates as required

About you

• You will have a knowledge of the work of Electoral Services - Any professional experience working in an Electoral Services environment is extremely beneficial.
• You will need to be a confident professional with the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, at all levels
• The ideal candidate will have completed the Electoral Administrators’ Association Basic Certificate in Electoral Administration

Key details

• Salary: £32,061 to £36,363
• Location: South Wales / Hybrid (Weekly office attendance)
• Contract: Fixed Term Contract