Electoral Registration Assistant

Electoral Registration Assistant

Job Reference: 23-02

Organisation : Assessor & Electoral Registration Officer

Location: Mitchell Burnett House, Colleonard Road, Banff

Closing Date: Friday 31 March 2023

We are seeking a motivated individual to assist with the process of individual electoral registration in Grampian. The work will focus on canvassing addresses in Aberdeenshire to ensure that the electoral register is up to date. We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills who is willing to travel unaccompanied to addresses to deliver forms and assist citizens to register to vote. When not canvassing addresses you will be assisting colleagues with other tasks such as processing registration data, either wholly in the office or on a hybrid part office/part home working basis.

The successful applicant will have an organised approach and have the ability to work independently to deadlines. The successful applicant will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within the area to meet the operational requirements of the service and this is normally undertaken by use of a car. Travel expenses and a vehicle user allowance will be provided.

Training will be provided although previous experience in a similar role would be advantageous.

The post benefits from flexible working hours and 35 days annual leave (including public holidays) rising to 39 days after 5 years’ service.

Application packs can be downloaded from our website

https://www.grampian-vjb.gov.uk/vacancies/ or email assessor@grampian-vjb.gov.uk

Informal enquiries to Fiona George, Administrative Officer, tel. (01224) 068400 or email fgeorge@grampian-vjb.gov.uk

Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post are guaranteed an interview.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm on Friday 31 March 2023.

Note – Successful candidates will be required to undertake a Basic Disclosure Check.