Location
London Borough of Redbridge, Lynton House

Hours
Full Time, Permanent

Salary
£68,784 per annum

About the Role
The London Borough of Redbridge is seeking an Electoral Services Manager to deliver a high quality, value for money, and effective Electoral Service that complies with electoral regulations and meets the performance standards set by the Electoral Commission in relation to electoral registration and elections, utilizing best practice. You will lead and manage the Electoral Services Team to ensure the effective organisation of the annual canvass, production of the Register of Electors, and the planning and conduct of elections, by-elections, and referenda.

Key responsibilities include delivering a high quality Electoral Service, leading the team, ensuring compliance with electoral regulations, managing and running elections to a satisfactory conclusion, overseeing the annual canvass, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of statutory and legislative changes affecting Electoral Services, encouraging engagement in registrations and elections across the Borough, and advising the Returning Officer on processes and statutory procedures.

If you are motivated to join an ambitious, dynamic, and innovative team, this is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact within the local community.

Experience
- Experience and responsibility for organising and administering statutory elections in the UK.
- Experience and responsibility for organising and administering the annual canvass.
- Experience providing training for elections and registration administration.
- Ability to provide advice and interpret electoral legislation and regulations.

About you
You will be a proactive and knowledgeable professional with strong leadership skills, able to manage a team effectively and deliver high standards of service. You should be committed to promoting engagement in electoral registration and elections across the Borough and able to work collaboratively with stakeholders.

Qualifications
Hold the AEA Certificate and be willing to work towards the AEA Diploma if required.