Electoral Services and Registration Assistant

An opportunity has arisen to work in this key specialised statutory position within Electoral Services and the Register Office.

You will be assisting in the delivery of statutory elections and the compilation of the Register of Electors and, under the leadership of the Superintendent Registrar, register births, deaths and marriages/civil partnerships.

This is a varied, fulfilling role dealing with the public and being the face of the council through key stages of the life of Bristol’s citizens – births, deaths, marriages and elections.

Across the two areas you would be expected to provide efficient and effective high quality administrative support to the experienced team which would involve processing applications, answering queries and dealing with a variety of stakeholders including politicians, election staff, the electorate and citizens of the city.

Ideally you will be confident and driven, with a proven ability to deliver first rate customer service with a keen interest in the statutory registration process that this role provides.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

The role is politically restricted, has periods of paid contractual overtime and periods when flexitime is suspended. See the special conditions document for further details.

Interviews will be held in person 20th / 21st June.

For further information please see “The day in the life of” document or visit www.bristol.gov.uk/vote or alternatively please contact Paula Hunter, Principal Electoral Services Officer 07785 469 221.

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Young people, Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic, Disabled, LGBTQ+ and Male candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.