Elections Administration Officer

Braintree District Council has an exciting opportunity for an Administration Officer to join our team.

Location: Braintree, Essex CM7 9HB

Salary: £24,505 to £27,571 PA

Job Type: Full - Time, Permanent

Hours: 37 Hours Per Week

Close Date: 10th November 2024

About Us:

Braintree is an ambitious and dynamic Council and is becoming one of the fastest growing Districts in the East of England with three growing towns, London just 45 minutes away and the district located directly between the international transport centres of Stansted Airport and Harwich and Felixstowe International Ports. We have a deserved track record for delivering and a strong reputation within the business community.

Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative, innovative and forward thinking approach which is led by our staff. We are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it.

Administration Officer – The Role:

- To support the Election Manager in providing a comprehensive electoral service

- Assisting with the organisation of elections and referenda held in the district in accordance with legislative and local requirements

Administration Officer – Key Responsibilities:

- Provide clerical and administrative support to the Elections Team, including word processing, scanning, printing, and routine correspondence

- Order goods and services, process payments, and match invoices to POs and cost claims

- Assist with diary and inbox management, document review, and drafting of standard forms and templates

- Publish required notices according to statutory requirements

- Organise Election Project meetings, prepare agendas, circulate documents, take minutes, and maintain action logs

- Manage assigned tasks, conduct research, and report to the Elections Manager as needed

- Apply and promote the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy in all employment and service areas

- Any other duties as required to support the business, including maintaining businesscontinuity and during civil emergencies

Administration Officer – You:

- Experience of working in a Law based office environment

- An understanding of Electoral Registration and Electoral Processes

- Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines

- Ability to work outside Normal Office Hours (during the Election delivery period)

- Flexible and ability to work in a changing environment

- Methodical and good organisational skills

- Good Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel and Power point)

- Excellent communication and interpersonal (written & verbal) skills

Why choose Braintree District Council

Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative, innovative and forward thinking approach that is led by our staff. We are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it. As an Administration Officer, you will benefit from:

- Competitive pay and benefits

- Flexible working

- Free parking

- Local government pension scheme

- Learning and development for all staff

- Staff recognition schemes

- Extensive health and wellbeing programme, including discounted gym membership

- Employee assistance programme

- Hybrid working arrangements available subject to business need

Ready to Make a Difference If you’re the dedicated Administration Officer Braintree District Council is seeking, we’d love to hear from you! Click ‘apply’ to submit your CV and take the next step in your career with us today.

Applications close 10th November 2024.