Electoral Services Manager

Job Introduction

Electoral Services Manager PO3 to PO5 (Career Graded) 

Electoral Services is a team that delivers exciting electoral events and is the bedrock of democracy delivering trust to voters and candidates that elections are well run. We are looking for a person to manage our team of permanent staff.

We are seeking a highly organised, flexible individual with experience managing teams with a track record of high performance in a demanding role.

You will lead on key elements of delivery and support the Head of Electoral Services and Registrars with the development and implementation of modern ways of working and professional best practice and will deputise for the Head of Electoral Services and Registrars as required.

You will need to show proven analytical skills and ability to interpret complex information, excellent communication skills and experience of engaging with a wide variety of stakeholders using tact and diplomacy, creativity and innovation to find solutions to problems and overcome obstacles to ensure deadlines are met.

Starting grade and salary will depend on your existing experience in electoral administration. PO5 is achievable for experienced electoral administrators and achievable for any successful candidate with experience in the post.

For an informal discussion please contact James Pack at James.Pack@royalgreenwich.gov.uk or  0208 921 6658 

Diversity Statement: Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Advert Close: All vacancies close at midnight unless otherwise stated. 

Early Advert Close: Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any job advert earlier than the advertised closing date where there is reason to do so (for example high volume of applications).

How Applications are Scored: Each application is scored according to how well the supporting statements addresses each point on the Person Specification for the role. Candidates will be short-listed for interview on the extent to which they meet the specific points within the Person Specification. The Person Specification is supplied with the job advert. When completing your application, please use the supporting statements section to tell us how you meet each of the points on the Person Specification. We need to have this information in order to consider your application.

Salary: Salaries advertised are for a standard working week of 35 hours unless otherwise stated. Please use this 'Salary Calculator to help you calculate a pro rata salary.

Our Staff Values: Our Staff Values are important to us. Candidates will be continuously assessed against our staff values throughout the recruitment process. Where candidates demonstrate views and behaviours that do not meet the standards of our staff values, we reserve the right to reject their application/ registration.