ur client based in Crawley are looking to recruit a temporary Administrator. The Administrator will be providing electoral support to the Lead Electoral Services Officer. This is a temporary assignment for between 6 weeks - 2 months. This is a full time position paying £16.53ph.
Duties for Administrator
- Oversee the administration of all electoral processes, ensuring they are well-managed, open, and transparent.
- Ensure all activities comply with electoral legislation and meet the performance standards established by the Electoral Commission.
- Assist the Lead Electoral Services Officer, Democracy & Data Manager, Returning Officer, Councillors, and Candidates in organizing referendums, elections, BIDS ballots, and in maintaining and publishing the electoral register.
- Step in to fulfill the duties of the Lead Electoral Services Officer as necessary.
- Manage all aspects of absent voting to ensure a smooth and effective process.
- Promote democratic engagement across the borough, encouraging participation from all community groups.
- Aid the Lead Electoral Services Officer in delivering an efficient electoral service, including both elections and electoral registration.
- Assist in implementing initiatives to maximize electoral participation from all community groups.
- Monitor and undertake daily functions of Electoral Services, contributing to the development and innovation within the service.
Required Skills for an Administrator
- Fully comprehensive IT Skills especially MS 365 & MS Excels, databases
- Good numeracy skills
- Ability to understand and apply legislation and procedures
- Ability to train, supervise and support colleagues
- Abilities to learn new softwares
- Experience of working under pressure in a team in a busy public facing environment
- Ability to work effectively and accurately under pressure to tight deadlines during key periods.
- Working knowledge of electoral registration & legislation. (or to be gained within a calendar year)
Working for First Recruitment as a Temporary Worker is a great opportunity to experience a variety of workplaces within different industries, whilst offering flexible working hours.
You can also expect to receive excellent benefits once you begin temping with First Recruitment Services such as:
- 24/7 access to NHS approved GP telephone support and prescription services.
- Access to the UK's largest employees discount platform
- Specialist medical assistance and support hotline
- Weekly pay
- Hundreds of gym discounts
- 24/7 access to mental health crisis support and counselling.
Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an employment business in relation to this assignment