Electoral Services Manager

3-6 month contract role with a Local Authority

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Location:
  
  Basildon Borough Council.