Deputy Electoral Services Manager

We are now looking for a skilled elections specialist to act as deputy to the electoral services manager and to take the lead on key work steams.

You will assist Electoral Services Manager with the efficient delivery of the electoral registration service and the running of elections, with specific responsibilities for canvass, temporary staff and payroll. When necessary, you will deputise for the Electoral Services Manager.

You will work closely with other departments across the Council as we increasingly commission logistics, property and other services in support of election activity. The role will foster good working relationships with members of the public and councillors, and with other key partners.

Other key projects include boundary reviews and responding to new legislative proposals.

Brent prides itself on its culture and the council is passionate about improving services, putting customers at its heart and supporting its staff. We offer a blend of remote and office based working. This is a politically restricted post.
The Person, The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found here.
Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.
As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including "non-visible" disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@brent.gov.uk

We are looking for a candidate with sound knowledge of electoral legislation combined with good management skills. You will have experience of running elections and canvass, and an ability to gain trust of people at all levels and from different political parties. The role will have responsibility for large numbers of polling and count staff. Therefore, experience of managing and motivating teams to deliver high quality services and change priorities at speed is necessary.

You will need to demonstrate awareness of what local government is and does, and the financial, political, and legislative context in which it operates. The postholder should also have excellent written and spoken communication skills and should have a strong background in electoral law and administration, holding the AEA Certificate of Electoral Administration or be willing to work towards this accreditation.

The postholder will need to enjoy a varied workload and have strong organisational skills, and a keen eye for detail.

Join us to help lead the elections team at Brent Council in an exciting and diverse borough
Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent's diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.
The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.