About you:

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic person to assist in the running of the Council’s Electoral Services Unit. The ideal candidate will be educated to ‘A’ level standard and have at least 2 years administration experience. Possession of the AEA Foundation qualification and the ability to use Xpress software would be an advantage.

You must be able to demonstrate effective administration, organisational and communication skills along with the ability to provide excellent customer services . The ability to be able to respond to pressure at peak times and to help deliver successful outcomes is essential. You must also have good keyboard and IT skills. You will be required to work additional hours at peak times, if required.

If you feel that you can make a positive contribution to the electoral process we would like to hear from you.

About the role:

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in supporting the delivery of elections, electoral registration and democratic participation work, that has a direct impact on residents across Exeter.
You will help with the delivery of the annual canvass, individual electoral registration and elections. You will also provide excellent customer services, dealing with customers, members and officers, with sensitivity and tact. You will contribute to high standards of accuracy and legal compliance.

About the team:

Our Electoral Services team plays a vital role in supporting local democracy in Exeter. We are responsible for maintaining the electoral register, delivering elections and referendums, and helping residents take part in the democratic process. It is a busy team that works closely with colleagues across the council, external partners and suppliers to deliver an accurate and reliable service.

What next?

If we sound like the right fit for you and you feel like the right fit for us we would welcome your application. Please click on the Apply button at the bottom of this page.

Alternatively if you would like to find out more about the post, the team or working with us at the Council please contact Jeff Chalk – Electoral Services Manager [email protected]

We reserve the right to close any vacancy before the closing date if enough applications are received.

Our commitment

At Exeter City Council we are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve.

To support this commitment we will strive to implement reasonable adjustments to support any members of our communities who face barriers in recruitment processes, irrespective of the reason.

We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.