12 month maternity cover
Full Time
Band 4

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within a dedicated Electoral Services Team to deliver Watford Borough Council's annual elections (including the forthcoming General Election) and electoral registration requirements.
Your role is to assist the Electoral Services Manager and Electoral Services Officer to compile and maintain the Electoral Register and to assist in the delivery of all elections and referenda. Please refer to the job description for more information.

What we are looking for:-
- An enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team.
- You must have an eye for details and be able to demonstrate effective administration, customer service, organisational, ICT and communications skills with a willingness to embrace new ways of working.
- You must have the ability to produce work of a high standard while under pressure to meet statutory deadlines including the ability to plan and prioritise your workload.
- There will be a degree of flexibility around working from home, however during the pre/post-election and canvass periods there will be a requirement to be office based, potentially on a full-time basis. During these periods you will be required to work under pressure and balance conflicting priorities for prolonged periods of time and there may be a requirement to work unsociable hours. There could also be restrictions on taking leave during these busy periods.

Closing Date: 23 June 2024

For an informal discussion please contact Samantha Langford 01923 278349

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