Deputy Electoral Services Manager

Job Description

The Legal and Governance department are seeking to appoint to the permanent position of Deputy Manager for Electoral Services.This role requires an individual with the ability to lead the planning, management and delivery of all elections, the annual canvass and the production of the register of electors.

This is an exceptional opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of Electoral Services in Harrow, as the election landscape has recently undergone some of the biggest changes in a generation. You will be required to uphold and demonstrate the Departmental values whilst ensuring the effective delivery of all services in compliance with relevant performance standards and best practice.

The successful applicant will assist in driving the service forward, developing policies, systems and innovative approaches that put Harrow at the cutting edge.

The closing date for the applications is Monday the 11th of August 2025.

Interviews will take place on Friday the15th of August 2025.

The Successful candidate will have:-

• Detailed and current working knowledge of election & electoral registration law, guidance and practice.
• Good project management skills.
• Ability to plan and manage a range of tasks to ensure that tight deadlines are met with clear thinking and pragmatic approach to administration and problem solving.
• High Degree of Knowledge of Electoral Commission Performance Standards.
• Extensive in-depth experience of working in an elections team including delivering the annual canvass & elections and supporting electoral registration.
• Experience of utilising electoral management software for example Xpress Register and Xpress management.
• Experience of writing reports and managing and compiling performance information.
• Experience of supervising, allocating tasks and motivating a team.
• Experience working in an electoral services environment on complex matters.

For more information, please refer to the Role Profile/ Selection Criteria

About us

Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.

Other information

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Important Note

To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our equality statement.

As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at resourcing@harrow.gov.uk

London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures.

Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.

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