We are recruiting an Interim Elections Manager to manage and oversee the electoral process for South Gloucestershire Council, for maternity cover. This role includes ensuring legal compliance, managing teams, and overseeing the successful execution of all elections within the council.

Client Details

South Gloucestershire is an established organisation in the public sector, with a strong presence in Thornbury. With hundreds of employees, the company is known for its commitment to serving the community and ensuring the smooth operation of public services.

Description

ROLE REPONSIBILITIES FOR ASSIGNMENT:

Responsible for the provision of all electoral services including the efficient and effective provision of electoral registration, conduct of referenda, Parish/District/Parliamentary and other elections and boundary reviews in co–operation with the Council's Electoral Registration and Returning Officer. Being part of election management team, planning the election and delegating work to the core team. Successful delivery of the Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Planning for a 'snap' Parliamentary Election and possible delivery of the Election in accordance with legislation. Management of the core elections team through the implementation of the final part of tranche 2 changes under the Elections Act 2022 (postal vote handling changes and seeing through the overseas elector changes Planning, organising and managing the statutory requirements and processes relating to electoral registration and the conduct of elections, also in relation to the promotion of participation in the democratic process. The value of election projects ranges from GBP250,000 – GBP 1m depending on the type of election. Errors in electoral registration/electoral processes could result in the Electoral Registration/Returning Officer being subject to legal action in the courts, which can involve personal liability for the Returning Officer. Outside of the election timetable it would be anticipated for an initial 2 days per week. During the election timetable 4 or 5 days per week. There would be days within the election timetable (for example registration and absent voting deadlines and polling day and verification and counting of votes) when extended days would be expected. This will largely be an office–based role. See attached role profile for the current post holder – the highlighted sections are relevant for this assignment. Profile

A successful Interim Elections Manager should have:

Ability to lead the strategic planning, project management and operational delivery of registration activity and the conduct of elections in South Gloucestershire An in–depth knowledge and understanding of the laws, regulations, procedures and guidance that apply to Electoral Registration and Elections (including cross boundary issues in Parliamentary Elections) and experience of advising on compliance. An in–depth knowledge of Xpress software and the ability to use relevant government Portals. To have responsibility for financial matters in relation to elections including preparation of election accounts for the approval of the Returning Officer and for provision to DLUHC for payments to be reimbursed from the consolidated fund. GDPR knowledge, including data sharing agreements, Privacy Notices and the role of the ICO within Electoral Services Practical experience of running Police and Crime Commissioner Elections and Parliamentary Elections (ideally cross boundary parliamentary elections) Management and leadership of staff within the electoral function of the section Experience of developing training materials and delivering or commissioning training sessions to a range of audiences including senior staff and casual election staff employed to work in polling stations and at the verification and counting of votes. To have knowledge of and be able to implement tranche 2 changes under the Elections Act 2022 which come into force before the May 2024 elections. Job Offer

An estimated daily salary of GBP450–GBP550 GBPOpportunity to contribute to the democratic process in ThornburyA rewarding role in the public sector with the ability to make a real differenceA positive and inclusive company cultureStart date, 22nd January 2024 End date, 31/05/2024 (but could be extended) We encourage all eligible candidates to apply and contribute to the democratic process in Thornbury.