Electoral Services Officer

SO2: Starting salary £40,005 per annum rising in annual increments to £41,286 per annum incl LW

Hybrid working

About Us:

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

About the Borough:

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

About the Team:

Lambeth is a large, diverse, and socially engaged inner London authority with over 230,000 registered electors. It includes vibrant districts such as Brixton, Clapham, Streatham, and the South Bank.

We maintain the Register of Electors and organise elections and referendums. We deliver electoral registration for the Electoral Registration Officer and elections and referendums for the Returning Officer.

Key service goals for 2023/24 include:

• Continuous improvement in year-round electoral registration activities.
• Effective implementation of voter ID and other Elections Act 2022 requirements.
• Maintaining readiness for elections at short notice.
• Completion of our integrated electoral data project.
• Building on outreach and engagement successes to encourage greater democratic participation.

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence:

You must be well organised, have excellent communication skills and be prepared to work in a busy environment especially during the election period.

Have a customer orientated approach along with excellent communication skills to engage with people at all levels of the Council. In addition, all candidates should have excellent IT skills, good attention to detail.

You must be able to demonstrate:

• The ability to deliver high quality work within strict deadlines.
• An ability to work well as part of a dynamic and professional team.
• Knowledge/understanding of best practice and quality assurance in service delivery and customer care.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet changing requirements at peak times.

Due to the nature of the role, during election periods and the annual canvass, you will need a flexible working attitude and the ability to work outside of normal core office hours including weekends.

As a member of our team, you’ll have an opportunity to develop your career in an energetic setting with daily opportunities to learn and grow. We look forward to hearing from you!

This is a politically restricted post.

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:

Job Description and Person Specification

Contact Information:

If you would like to know more about this role, please contact Lambeth’s Acting Electoral Services Manager, Caroline Richards, on 020 7926 2181 or email crichards4@lambeth.gov.uk for an informal discussion.

Recruitment Timelines:

Advert Closed date: @23:59 on Sunday 7 January 2024

Benefits:

We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:

• Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid Working.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
• Discounts at local restaurants.
• Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
• Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
• Trade Union Membership.

How to Apply:

If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application.

In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here .