Overview
Reference: REQ0269
Description: Are you an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is keen to broaden your skills and knowledge in a high performing team? Do you enjoy working with people, managing priorities and curious about how local democracy works?
If so, we are seeking a 12-month fixed term Elections Support Officer to join our ambitious driven team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of our democratic process, deliver local and national elections and compiling and producing the electoral register.
What you’ll do:
Help support the team to deliver key statutory functions relating to elections and referenda.
Help support the team in the delivery of registration, the annual canvass and democratic engagement activities.
Assist with identifying and coordinating initiatives to participate in the democratic process.
Provide the main front line customer service and office duty support to the service.
Work closely with elected Members, prospective candidates and internal/external stakeholders.
What you’ll bring:
Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work confidently with Councillors, officers, and external stakeholders.
Have accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of your work.
IT proficiency, including experience with Microsoft Office and virtual meeting platforms (e.g. Teams).
Positive ‘can do’ passion and enthusiasm for their work.
Flexibility to work outside normal hours during busy periods, such as elections or evening council meetings.
Why apply?
This role will see the successful candidate be involved with a wide range of exciting projects and deliver important statutory legislative requirements. The role will provide a unique opportunity to expand your skills in democratic services and electoral administration, project delivery and gaining direct experience working with senior officers and elected Members. You’ll be playing a pivotal role in supporting local democracy, ensuring electors are able to undertake their democratic right to vote.
For further information about this role or to arrange an informal discussion please contact Rebecca Poole, Senior Democratic Services and Elections Officer: rebecca.poole@stroud.gov.uk
Closing Date: Sunday 7 June 2026
Interview Date: Friday 12 June 2026
In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm we provide a range of staff benefits. Please click here for more information: https://www.stroud.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/benefits-of-working-for-us
A local government reorganisation is planned for Gloucestershire, which may result in changes to structures and services. Potential changes are provisionally timetabled for April 2028. We are committed to supporting all employees through this transition and ensuring continuity of employment wherever possible. Joining us now means you’ll be part of shaping an exciting new chapter for local government.
It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and people with disabilities.
Responsible recruitment practices for safeguarding are in place within the Council’s HR policies and processes. This is part of our commitment as a Council to safeguard the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people, and children.
Stroud District has an energy unlike any other place. It’s green and dynamic, climate conscious and motivated, creative and collaborative, and unapologetically ambitious. To find out more about what makes our place, our people and our businesses so special, please follow the link to our dedicated website: Stroud District – The Natural Place
Region:
Location: Ebley Mill – Stroud
Salary: *GBP*28,598 per annum (pay award pending)
Package: Excellent pension scheme – Flexi Working Scheme – Hybrid working approach – Employee Wellbeing Offer – For more information please see the benefits section on our website
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Temporary
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