Job description

3-6 month contract role with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

• The Electoral Services Manager will lead and manage Basildon Borough Council’s Electoral Services Team, ensuring the delivery of all statutory electoral functions.

• This includes maintaining the Register of Electors, overseeing the Annual Electoral Canvass, and supporting the Returning Officer in planning and delivering elections.

• The role also involves managing electoral projects such as Community Governance Reviews and Polling District/Place Reviews, providing expert advice on electoral law, and ensuring high standards of accuracy, compliance, and governance.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

• Lead, manage and support the Electoral Services Team, ensuring statutory duties are met in line with legislation and Electoral Commission guidance.

• Oversee the compilation, maintenance, and supply of the Register of Electors for Basildon Borough.

• Act as the Council’s technical expert on elections and electoral registration.

• Deliver the Annual Electoral Canvass, ensuring compliance and accurate data.

• Support the planning and delivery of the May 2026 Essex County Council elections.

• Lead associated electoral projects including Community Governance Reviews, Polling District and Polling Place Reviews, and other statutory/non-statutory projects.

• Ensure high standards of accuracy, compliance, and data integrity.

• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including Members and the public.

Skills/Experience:

• Strong working knowledge of electoral law, regulations, and Electoral Commission guidance.

• Demonstrable experience delivering elections and maintaining the electoral register in a local authority context.

• Proven leadership and team management experience.

• Excellent organisational and planning skills; able to meet strict deadlines under pressure.

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Confident decision-maker, proactive and solution-focused.

• Effective communication skills with ability to work collaboratively.

• Experience in politically sensitive environments.

• Adaptable and resilient, able to respond to changing priorities.

Additional Information:

• Closing date: Monday 9th March 2026.

• Location: Basildon Borough Council.