Directorate: Corporate Services
Permanent, Full time, 37 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated elections professional to join Rotherham Council's high-performing Electoral Services team.
Electoral Services is a high-profile service that plays a key role in supporting local democracy. As part of the team, you will contribute to the successful delivery of elections and referendums, with responsibility for recruiting and administering polling station and count staff, preparing polling station materials and equipment, processing overseas elector registrations, and managing the distribution of the electoral register and monthly updates.
We are seeking an individual with relevant experience, ideally gained within an electoral services environment, who is looking to further develop their career in this specialist field.
You will preferably be a member of the Association of Electoral Administrators (AEA) and either hold, or be willing to work towards, the AEA Certificate in Electoral Administration. You will have a sound understanding of electoral legislation and the statutory framework governing elections and electoral registration.
You will:
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Assist in the organisation and delivery of all elections and referendums, while undertaking duties associated with electoral registration throughout the year and during the annual canvass.
- Demonstrate a methodical approach to problem-solving, remain calm under pressure, and be comfortable working to demanding timescales and fixed statutory deadlines.
- Possess excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high levels of accuracy.
- Be an effective communicator with strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft 365 and experience of using electoral management systems.
- Have a positive and flexible approach, the ability to adapt to changing circumstances, and a commitment to delivering high standards of customer service.
To secure an interview for this role your application must clearly evidence how you meet the shortlisting criteria within the attached Job Profile.
We offer a comprehensive reward package which includes flexible and hybrid working patterns and a generous holiday entitlement.
Want to know more and apply?
Please contact Mike Thomas, Electoral Services Manager, on 01709 823268 or
[email protected] if you would like an informal discussion about the role.
Additional information
This is a politically restricted post. Annual leave is restricted during certain times of the year e.g. before and during election and canvass periods. You will be required to work additional hours during busy periods, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 21 September 2026. The format of the interview will be in person at Bailey House, Rotherham and will involve a short work-based presentation relating to the role.
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. For further information, please visit our website.
This post will have access to the Public Services Network, if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at the Basic level (unspent criminal convictions).
This post is classed as 'politically restricted' under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (as amended). The full details of the restrictions are set out in the Statutory Instrument, but broadly the restrictions prohibit candidature from public elected office; holding office in a political party; as well as involvement in political activities such as canvassing or public speaking/writing.
