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Deputy Electoral Services Manager

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Our Values

It’s great to know that you are interested in working with us at Coventry City Council. As a prospective employee, it is important that everyone who works for us is committed to our One Coventry values and shares our commitment to becoming a more diverse and inclusive organisation. 

 

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About the team we are recruiting to

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our busy electoral services team.

You will work in a small team which is responsible for compiling an accurate register of all eligible electors in the areas, implementing statutory procedures surrounding the registration of electors and absent voters along with the administration of free and fair elections and referendums in accordance with complex legislation.

Electoral Service is a front-line service, supporting the citizens of Coventry, working with a range of different customers and stakeholders. You will have a professional, friendly and polite manner.

What is the job role?

You will support the Electoral Services Manager in the strategic planning, organisation and delivery of all elections and referenda as well as maintaining the register of electors.  Together with the development and supervision of the team.

You will work closely with other departments across the Council as we increasingly commission logistics, property and other services in support of election activity. The role will foster good working relationships with members of the public and councillors, and with other key partners.

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Who are we looking for?

You will/have:

  • Experience of administering elections and substantial knowledge of electoral legislation
  • Ability to deliver high quality work within strict deadlines
  • A high level of IT skills and ability to work across systems.
  • A strong customer focus,
  •  Excellent prioritisation and organisational skills.
  •  Effective communication skills at all levels
  • To be adaptable and work flexibly. 
  • Effective supervisory and leadership skills
  • You will need to be flexible and able to work extra hours including some evenings, weekends and bank holidays during election periods.

We are also interested in hearing from ambitious candidates who may not meet all of the essential criteria but are hoping to develop professionally within the electoral services team. If you have transferrable skills such as strong ICT knowledge, experience of corresponding with stakeholders at all levels and excellent administrative skills we would welcome an application from you.

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'

Interview date(s): 20 January 2022

About Coventry

Coventry is a lively, multicultural city, which embraces old and new. Around the modern city centre there are traces of history everywhere – in the old city walls, the timber-framed buildings and the reconstructed medieval Spon Street. But Coventry has always had an eye on the future, and is now firmly focused on regenerating and re-inventing itself to meet the challenges of the 21st Century. With major developments and new projects taking place right across the city, Coventry City Council is the place to be!
There's a huge buzz about the city – Coventry ranks as the 8th best city to live, work and do business in the UK, and is the UK City of Culture 2021 ! We believe this will help put Coventry on the map for all the right reasons. You can feel the sense of local pride throughout the city as we build towards this momentous year. It also offers a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to those joining us to play their part in it.
We genuinely believe that Coventry City Council is a special place. You will be joining Coventry City Council during an exciting time to become part of a team that contribute to achieving our visions for the city. We have made our council a place where we look after our people, making sure you're happy in your work and given everything you need to succeed. We've created friendly, welcoming workplaces where everyone is working towards the same cause, providing the best possible services for the city of Coventry.
As a council with improvement at its heart, we’re committed to making life better for the people who live and work in Coventry. We’re equally concerned with the quality of life enjoyed by our people, so by joining us, you won’t just be helping the community, you’ll be helping yourself too.
Not only do you get to work alongside great people that are helping to improve services for our community we offer great benefits too! For your valued contribution we will provide a fantastic benefits package including;

  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Generous annual leave allowance starting at 27 days and rising to 32 days
  • Pay progression through multiple increments
  • Outstanding local government pension scheme
  • Learning & Development with access to certified courses.
  • Access to an award winning Occupational Health Team
  • Vibrant employee networks 

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