Electoral Services Officer - Craven, United Kingdom - NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Craven, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Electoral Services Officer

Grade:
H

Salary:
From £29,269 up to £32,076 per annum pro rata

Location:
Scarborough/Ryedale/Craven/Harrogate/ localities but may need to cover areas across North Yorkshire if necessary, with some hybrid working options.

Hours:
Full time/ 37 hours per week (part time hours considered)

Contract Type:
Permanent

Weekend Working:
Occasionally as required at election times only

Closing Date: 11th February 2024

About the job

We are looking for 3 Electoral Services Officers to join our Elections team supporting the delivery of all election / polls and maintenance of the electoral register.

We are looking for one post to support our Harrogate and Craven locality, but at key election times will support across Harrogate, Craven and Selby, also supporting the whole of North Yorkshire with some areas of work.

The role

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity suiting highly motivated individuals to work as an Electoral Services Officer responsible to the Electoral Services Manager and working under the supervision of Principal Electoral Services Officers.

You will assist with the safe and effective delivery of all types of elections and polls with North Yorkshire by contributing to the organising of polling materials, booking of polling stations, appointment of staff for polling activity, and be heavily involved with the various key parts of the election process including the count of votes after a poll.

This can include late evenings and weekend working at key election times.

What you will bring
This is a very challenging role that requires someone who is resilient and ability to work flexibly and at times, long hours, under pressure to meet tight deadlines

You will also have:

Have a good working knowledge and understanding of elections rules and practice
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
IT literate
Political awareness
Excellent time management with the focus on prioritising own workload
Ability to use your own initiative and as a team member
AEA Certificate (or willingness to work towards)

Working for us
North Yorkshire is a newly formed unitary authority, the geographically largest in England with an electorate of 480,000 electors.

With that comes a range of exciting election activity, from many unscheduled by-elections in smaller rural areas, up to large whole area scheduled polls, with much political interest and media attention.

When you join us, you are entitled to our outstanding benefits and wellbeing plan as part of your position.

Our holiday entitlement starts at 28 days rising to 34 days (pro-rata) per year with continued service, plus public holidays.

Pension:
save for your retirement with our generous local government pension scheme with a 22.6% contribution.

Fitness & Rewards:
Fitness discounts with various Gyms across the county. Stay on top of your game and save £££.

Lifestyle Savings:

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Plus lots more

Contact and Apply

This is a politically restricted post.

Key dates
Closing Date: 11th February 2024

Interview Date: 21st February 2024

Venue for Interview:

TBC

Key documents
Job description

Total rewards

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire.

NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes.

Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.

North Yorkshire Council are committed to the health and safety of our employees and of others including the general public.

It has a responsibility to ensure employees who hold a position that is deemed to be safety critical as it requires the performance of duties which are directly related to the safe operation or security of a facility, piece of equipment or vehicle, handling of chemicals or work at height or in confined spaces and which, if not performed properly, could result in a serious safety risk or environmental hazard to employees, a facility or the general public, do not attend work whilst under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

We are committed to the inclusion, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk*
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
Up to £32,076.00 per year

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