Job Description

Team: Elections and Local Land Charges

Job Family: Providing - CBG8

Salary: £31,022 to £33,851 per annum pro rata
Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: You will be expected to attend a CBC office location as often as needed to carry out your role, which will be no less than once per month.

Contract Type: Hybrid - Permanent

Closing Date: 13th September 2026

Interview Date: 21st and 22nd September 2026

About the role

The Electoral Services Team at Central Bedfordshire Council administers 230,000 electors for this busy unitary authority which is growing rapidly. As a council we are committed to balancing growth with sustainability and quality of life and joining this efficient and customer-focused service will suit a motivated individual who is passionate about supporting the democratic process and can help reshape the electoral landscape.

The role is based at our offices in Stotfold but travel to different locations across the Council’s area will be necessary. Additionally, at election times you will need to be able to work unsociable and extended hours and occasionally some weekends.

We are looking for someone with excellent customer care, IT skills and strong written and oral communication. The postholder must be highly organised, flexible and be able to work with a team to meet tight non moveable deadlines. Previous experience working within elections and electoral registration is preferable. The ability to plan, prioritize and work on own initiative is essential.

The postholder will be part of the team responsible for producing and maintaining the electoral register including supporting the annual canvass and managing elections and referenda for the area. A key area of responsibility will be to assist in creating an engagement strategy for registration in the hard-to-reach groups and under 18s. This will require you to drive to Care Homes, Schools, Universities and other community locations to promote democracy and registration.

Ideally you will have completed the Association of Electoral Administrators (AEA)- Foundation Course and be prepared to study for the AEA certificate. Additional work specific training is available as required.

Please note - this is a politically restricted post.

Our Offer

We have a number of rewards and benefits available to our staff, to view these please visit our Rewards and Benefits page

Our aspiration is to be a truly flexible employer. We welcome discussion on location, hours and working pattern as part of the application process.

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You will be expected to demonstrate how you meet the key accountabilities and competencies in this Recruitment Pack.

Our Competency Framework and Qualification Guidance are to be read in conjunction with our Recruitment Pack.

For an informal discussion about this position, please contact: Claire Carpenter at Claire Carpenter@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk - call 0300 300 6284 or Brian Dunleavy at Brian.Dunleavy@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk - 0300 300 4049

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Safeguarding:

Central Bedfordshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, volunteers and contractors to share this commitment. This post is subject to the disclosure of criminal records.

To maintain a fair and consistent approach for applicants, it is Central Bedfordshire Council's policy to only consider applications made via our online application system and we therefore thank you for not submitting your application offline.

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All new starters will join us on a four‑month probationary period. During this time, if you are offered a Hybrid role you will be required to attend a Central Bedfordshire Council office location more frequently to support thorough and well‑supported onboarding into your role. Please keep this in mind if you anticipate extensive travel to Central Bedfordshire.

Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for our roles. Successful applicants that may require a visa will need to consider the options for obtaining and/or maintaining the legal right to live and work in the UK for the duration of the contract offered.