Elections and Democracy Specialist
Co-operative Group Limited.
Elections and Democracy Specialist
£48000
Co-operative Group Limited., City Centre, Manchester
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 day ago, 26 Sep | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 13cb32f10a9b4709a2e9e579f8fc0b9b
Full Job Description
- Oversee the end-to-end process of our formal and informal democratic processes including Board and Council elections, motions and polls in a member centric way
- Create and run project plans to meet the needs of our strategic outcomes and member-owners for year-round democratic engagement opportunities
- Co-ordinate the outreach for potential candidates and lead candidate communications for elections, providing professional advice and information including canvassing guidance
- Make sure the results from the elections and polls are accurate, delivered on time to the highest standard of administration, and in line with Co-op Group rules and FCA guidance
- Work with external suppliers making sure that all activity required for our democratic processes is delivered on time, to the right standard and in budget
- Continuously look for new ways of involving member-owners in democratic processes, and reaching our target audiences
Significant experience of running elections end-to-end with a 'voter first' approach - Previous experience of working with elective representatives and external suppliers
- A passion for continuous improvement and driving new ways to deliver democratic processes
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and a keen eye for detail
- A talent for building positive relationships with a wide variety of people up to senior level
At Co-op we do things differently. We're owned by our 5.8m members and we exist to create value for them. Our members and their voice are at the heart of the decisions we make. Member-owners shape and influence Co-op directly and by voting for other member-owners to represent their interests on our Board and Council.
Here you'll do work that matters. We're a commercial organisation with a purpose beyond profit, you'll have an opportunity to help us build a stronger Co-op and stronger communities. You'll also get a package that includes: - competitive salary
- coaching, training, and support to help you develop
- pension with up to 10% employer contributions
- annual incentive scheme
- 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 32 in line with service)
- discounts on Co-op products and services Building an inclusive work environment We're actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. We want to build inclusive work environments, where our colleagues have equal opportunities to reach their full potential. We celebrate our differences, and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities they serve. If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs.