To be confirmed (On-Site)
Permanent
£16626.60 - £18036.00 per annum
We are St Helens Borough Council
Located in the heart of the Northwest close to Liverpool, Manchester and Lancashire, St Helens is a modernising Council which is passionate and ambitious for the children and families we support, our communities and our workforce. As part of our transformation journey, we continue to build on our progress and put children firmly at the centre of our care. We can only do this because of our highly valued, skilled, and supported workforce.
We are looking for a highly motivated and organised person to join the busy Electoral Services and Administration Team.
The team are responsible for preparing and maintaining the Register of Electors, the administration of all Local, Parliamentary and Police and Crime Commissioner elections along with administrative support to Legal Services.
Your main role will be to support the Electoral Services Manager and the Electoral Registration Officer in the administration of all elections and referendums in the borough. You will also assist in the preparation, compilation and maintenance of a complete and accurate Register of Electors. You will need a high level of accuracy as you will need to input data and collate information.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate excellent literacy, communication and ICT skills. They must be able to prioritise their own workload effectively and efficiently and supervise staff in a busy office environment particularly during elections.
Previous experience of working in an electoral office would be desirable. However, a broad understanding of office administration is essential.
Please refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details on the role to assist with your application.
You are also welcome to contact us for a chat before applying by emailing us at jennilangley@sthelens.gov.uk
Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early, to avoid disappointment.
St Helens Council is a Disability Confident Leader. This means that the Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within the interview/selection process.
Equality & Diversity
St Helens Borough Council respects and values the individuality that every employee brings. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. Further information about Equality & Diversity at St Helens Borough Council can be found here https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/equality
St Helens Borough Council is a Disability Confident Leader. Disability Confident Leader lead the way in helping to take action that changes attitudes, behaviours, and cultures for the better.