This an exciting opportunity to join Runnymede Borough Council as we continue our positive work. As the Deputy Head of Electoral Services you will:

Deputising for the Head of Electoral Services as appropriate during time of absence, providing management cover and support to the team.
Assisting the Electoral Services Manager in managing the electoral services of the Council, including all elections and referendums, in Runnymede.
Conducting all statutory elections and referendums in Runnymede
Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders
Responsible for ensuring elections and referendums in Runnymede are in line with current legislative requirements.
Introducing requirements of new Election's bill.
Ensuring data is accurate and meaningful, translating this data into reports ensuring information is clear, concise and accessible
Monitoring of spending to inform the Head of Service and Specialist Manager's management of the electoral registration budget.

We are looking for an enthusiatic individual to join our team who can demonstrate the following range of skills:
Qualified to degree level or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and experience
Studied or studying for the Association of Electoral Administrators (AEA) Certificate in Electoral Administration or equivalent
Experience of effectively managing or supervising staff
Wide and specialist knowledge of electoral services matters
Significant experience of developing and building effective working relationships
Excellent communication and inter-personal skills and able to deal with people at all levels confidently, sensitively and diplomatically
A good understanding of local government and the local and regional context and of working in a political environment
Proven experience of managing and developing teams and directing the work of others to meet required outcomes
Proven organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise work and set priorities for supervisees and other team members
Ability to assimilate information quickly in order to reach decisions and judgements in respect to workload priorities
Ability to analyse complex presenting problems, keep accurate records and provide objective, timely advice

Runnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward- thinking attitude and award-winning departments. As a Borough Council, we are committed to our core values which we demonstrate through our ongoing policies and projects. We continually strive to improve our services and welcome innovative and proactive individuals who are open minded and have a positive approach in supporting our vision.

Hybrid working 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home
Flexible working and Flexi-leave
29 Days annual leave, plus bank holidays
Excellent Pension Scheme
Free Parking
Training and development opportunities
Payment of one professional membership per annum
Cycle to work + further related discounts
Season ticket loan
Health insurance plan after 1 years' service/ Dental after 3 years' service
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Please note that Runnymede Borough Council is currently undertaking a pay and grading review, which is expected to be implemented during the summer. The successful applicant will be appointed under the Council's current grading and salary structure and, following implementation of the new framework, will be assimilated into the revised pay structure in line with all existing employees.

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