Electoral Services Assistant / Officer (hybrid)
This is an excellent opportunity for you to begin your career in Elections. You will join a small team dedicated to the running of local and national elections in the borough of Hertsmere. As well as on-the-job training, we will also sponsor you to obtain the relevant qualifications. As you develop skills and knowledge we will provide the opportunity for you to fulfil your career ambitions and progress to more senior roles.
To be considered for this position you will need excellent IT skills, good attention to detail, be able to work accurately and systematically and possess the ability to work under pressure to meet statutory deadlines. An interest in politics and the electoral process would be an advantage. Election times will be busy and the post-holder will be expected to work outside normal hours and even at weekends.
This post is offered on a full time, permanent basis (36 hours per week).
Benefits include 26 – 31 days annual leave (depending on the length of Local Government Service) plus one floating day per annum, local government pension scheme, flexible working hours (including the opportunity to take up to 2 days flexi leave per month), free car parking, free gym membership, free yoga classes, cycle scheme, free Beryl Bike scheme, and season ticket loans.
The Council operates a hybrid working system where employees may work two days per week from home.
Hertsmere is located in Hertfordshire – 13 miles from Central London and within the M25. The Council Offices are situated in Borehamwood within Zone 6 and with a direct rail link into London Kings Cross St. Pancras. The area is an internationally renowned centre for film and television production, home to BBC Elstree and Elstree Studios (a council owned asset).
Closing date: Wednesday 6 March, 10am
How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CV’s submitted without a fully completed online application form.
