administrative assistant London, England
Job description
We are looking to recruit an Electoral Administrator who will support the Electoral Services Team in the management of all electoral registration and election functions.
We are a forward thinking team with an open and friendly working environment. The way we manage and deliver our work depends upon the people who work with us to achieve change and deliver results. A team player is essential in this role and will join a busy, high performing elections team that is committed to providing efficient and first class electoral services.
You should be self-motivated and resilient and able to work under pressure in a supportive environment and be confident in dealing with other colleagues, including senior managers, elected representatives and other stakeholders. With an ability to work with precision.
If you are someone with drive, enthusiasm, a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, can adapt to shifting and competing priorities with ease and someone who thrives on working in a busy and challenging environment we would love to hear from you. In return, we offer the opportunity to work flexibly with an interesting workload at the heart of the democratic process.
The ability to work independently, using your own initiative, planning, prioritising and producing work of a high standard under pressure and to tight deadlines.
The post holder must be flexible and will be required to work additional hours, including some evenings, weekends and bank holidays with restrictions on leave during elections and peak canvass periods.
For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Shirley Hamil, Electoral Services Manager on 020 8356 3313 or via email at [email protected]
There is no better place to work in London than Hackney; we have great pride in our borough, our communities, and our services. Hackney is one of London’s most vibrant and diverse boroughs. It’s one of the most sought after areas to live in London with good schools, parks and local amenities, as well as great transport links and vibrant and diverse communities.
If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.
The recruitment process is anonymous. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs.
When applying, there will be a number of questions relating to the post on the application form. It is essential that you complete the application questions, responding to each using examples of your skills, knowledge and experience.
We will not accept applications where Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been used to assist with completing the competency questions or any part of the application form.
This application process replaces a supporting statement.
Closing date for applications: 06 August 2023
Interview date: 16/17 August 2023
We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.
Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.
The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: [email protected]
