Electoral Services Manager – Basildon Borough Council

Basildon, Essex

£40 PAYE / £50.02 Umbrella

Full-Time, Temporary - 36.25 Hours per Week

3-6 Months Contract

Closing Date: Monday 9th March 2026

Essex County Council (ECC) are delighted to be supporting Basildon Council to recruit an Electoral Services Manager on a full-time, temporary basis however, part-time (30 hours) can be considered.

Basildon Borough Council is seeking an experienced and knowledgeable Elections Manager to lead and manage the Council’s Electoral Services Team. This role is critical in ensuring the effective delivery of all statutory electoral functions for the authority.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, manage and support the Electoral Services Team, ensuring statutory duties are fully met in line with all relevant legislation and Electoral Commission guidance.
Oversee the compilation, maintenance and supply of the Register of Electors for Basildon Borough.
Act as the Council’s technical expert on all matters relating to elections and electoral registration.
Manage and deliver the Annual Electoral Canvass, ensuring compliance and high-quality data.
Support the Returning Officer in the planning, organisation and delivery of the May 2026 Essex County Council elections within the Basildon Borough.
Lead on associated duties including Community Governance Reviews, Polling District and Polling Place Reviews, and other statutory or non‑statutory electoral projects.

Essential Skills & Experience

Strong working knowledge of electoral law, regulations, and Electoral Commission guidance.
Demonstrable experience delivering elections and maintaining the electoral register within a local authority setting.
Proven team leadership and the ability to motivate, manage and develop staff.
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to plan ahead, work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail, with a commitment to electoral integrity.

Ideal Candidate

Confident decision-maker with a proactive and solution‑focused approach.
Effective communicator, able to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
Adaptable and resilient, with experience working in politically sensitive environments.

Why choose Basildon Council?

Basildon Borough Council is one of the largest local authorities in the East of England region and serves a population of approximately 172,000 people. The town of Basildon is regarded as a key economic hub with the main areas of employment being engineering, research and development, distribution and financial services. Basildon is also the second biggest economy in the Thames Gateway, outside of Canary Wharf.

Working for Basildon Borough Council means making a practical and positive difference to the lives of people living and working in the Borough and provides a fulfilling career.

Each of our employees - whatever job role they are undertaking - can feel motivated by having a unique opportunity to use their skills to make Basildon a better place to live. Whether it is conserving our countryside, by regenerating our Borough, by housing our residents or by collecting the refuse on time.

Note: ECC are advertising this role on behalf of Basildon Council.

Basildon Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults, and expects all employees, contractors and volunteers to share its commitment to prevent abuse, harm or exploitation.

The Council applies a robust recruitment vetting process. If you are successful you will need to undergo a Pre-employment Vetting Procedure.

What you should do next

If you are interested in finding out more about this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via Working for Essex website.

If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email Ashleigh.Drake@essex.gov.uk