Terms and Conditions: Full time, Permanent, 37 hours per week
Department: Legal & Governance
Interview date: w/c 6th July 2026
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic elections professional to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in our busy Electoral Services team based in Blackburn, Lancashire. Blackburn's electorate is notable in Lancashire because it forms one of two unitary authorities, meaning it has a separate local government structure and a distinct electoral system compared to the other 12 districts within the administrative county of Lancashire.
Local Government in Lancashire is changing and as part of the Local Government review, Blackburn will become part of a larger Unitary Authority. This is an exciting time to join us and work towards becoming part of something bigger and better with increased opportunities.
As a Senior Electoral Services Officer, your role will be to assist in the delivery of smooth and efficient electoral services as well as leading on projects. You will have the opportunity to work with a supportive and friendly management team.
Your key responsibilities will be:
- Working alongside the Elections Manager (Elections) to deliver of all types of elections and referenda in accordance with legislation.
- Working alongside the Elections Manager (Registration and Engagement) to manage electoral registration and Voter ID data ensuring that Electoral Services operates efficiently and with the necessary checking of procedures for accuracy and completeness.
- Provide expert oversight of the work of the team and professional electoral advice to the Returning Officer, Electoral Registration Officer, Head of Service, other relevant officers, elected members, candidates, agents, and the public as is necessary.
- Provide direction and guidance to Elections Officers and casual staff employed to work on elections, including the planning and provision of effective and timely training, guidance and support.
- To contribute and assist with the development of all relevant strategies and plans to improve and progress electoral and election matters.
- Manage processes in relation to boundary or community governance reviews or similar to ensure that they are delivered in accordance with statutory requirements.
- To lead on the maintenance of information held on the Register of Electors.
- To lead on the Postal Vote verification process and manage the postal vote verification room during Elections.
- You will require minimum 4 years electoral registration and elections experience for this role; hold or willing to work towards an AEA Certificate.
If you are someone with drive, enthusiasm and a passion for delivering democracy, and would flourish in a dynamic and challenging environment we would love to hear from you.
For further information or if you wish to discuss this role, please contact Nafisha Master – [email protected]
