Electoral Services Manager

Electoral Services Manager

Location: Basildon, Essex

Hours: Full time - 36.25 hours per week

Days: Monday to Friday

Duration: 6 months

Pay rate: £40.00 per hour

We are delighted to be supporting our client in recruiting for an 'Electoral Services Manager' on a full-time basis!

Purpose of the role

We are seeking an experienced and knowledgeable elections manager to lead and manage the electoral services team. This role is critical in ensuring the effective delivery of all statutory electoral functions for the authority.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and support the electoral services team, ensuring statutory duties are fully met in line with all relevant legislation and the Electoral Commission guidance.
• Oversee the compilation, maintenance and supply of the register of electors for Basildon.
• Act as the technical expert on all matters relating to elections and electoral registration.
• Manage and deliver the annual electoral canvass, ensuring compliance and high-quality data.
• Support the returning officer in the planning, organisation and delivery of the May 2026 elections.
• Lead on associated duties, including community governance reviews, polling district and polling place reviews, and other statutory or non-statutory electoral projects.

Key Person Specification

• Strong working knowledge of electoral law, regulations, and electoral commission guidance.
• Demonstrate experience delivering elections and maintaining the electoral register within a local authority setting.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to plan ahead, work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail, with a commitment to electoral integrity.
• Confident decision-maker with a proactive and solution-focused approach.