Electoral Services Officer

This position is only open to current employees of Brent Council or Temporary Agency Workers currently working in Brent Council. Salary range: £40,182 - £42,060 p.a. inc. London weighting Contract: Permanent Hours of work: 36 hours per week Location: Civic centre and other locations from time to time Electoral Services Officer Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here. The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us. The Post Due to promotions, we are looking for a committed and enthusiastic person to join our Electoral Services team. The successful candidate will play a large part in the preparation for, and conduct of, all elections and referendums. You will play a key role in maintaining the accuracy and comprehensiveness of the electoral register. In addition, you will assist in developing promotional strategies and public engagement events in order to encourage registration and participation. Brent is a large borough with approximately 236,000 registered electors and 150 polling stations. In 2024 we delivered very successful London Mayoral and parliamentary general elections, with staff demonstrating high levels of commitment, strong technical skills and collaboration. Brent prides itself on its culture and the council is passionate about improving services, putting customers at its heart and supporting its staff. We offer a blend of remote and office based working. This is a politically restricted post. The Person The successful candidate will play a large part in the preparation for, and conduct of, all elections and referendums. You will play a key role in maintaining the accuracy and comprehensiveness of the electoral register. In addition, you will assist in developing promotional strategies and public engagement events in order to encourage registration and participation. To join the team you will need; Experience of working in an office environment, including data entry or administration. Experience of working as part of a team. To demonstrate the ability to work with specialist software systems with excellent attention to detail. Knowledge of election and electoral law and an understanding of the electoral process. The willingness to work outside standard working hours during election and registration canvass periods and the AEA Certificate in Electoral Administration or willingness to undertake the training. Why join us? We know people achieve their best when they feel valued. At Brent, you’ll benefit from: Up to 33 days annual leave (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays Excellent pension with generous employer contributions (LGPS) Hybrid and flexible working options available for most roles Supportive family-friendly policies for parent, guardians, and carers Health and wellbeing support, including access to eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Financial support such as education sessions, childcare deposit loans, and season ticket loans Travel perks including Zipcar access, affordable parking nearby, a Cycle to Work scheme, and great onsite facilities Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career Access to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure, and entertainment Closing date: 2 December 2025 (23:59) Additional Information If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement. This position is only open to current employees of Brent Council or Temporary Agency Workers currently working in Brent Council. External candidates are not permitted to apply for internal only roles. Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application. We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances. Brent has a positive approach to flexible working. As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us. Job Description