Bedford Borough Council
Assistant Electoral Registration Officer
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About the Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who can play a key role in providing administrative support to the electoral services team of the Council.
You will join our dynamic and progressive team that is committed to organising and managing the statutory electoral registration processes and the administration of all the elections and referendums in the Borough.
You must therefore be able to demonstrate effective administration, organisational and communication skills and have the willingness to embrace new ways of working for future changes in electoral services. You must also have the ability to work under pressure to meet statutory deadlines.
This post is casual so hours will vary, although you need to be available Monday through to Friday. Please note, this post is a 12 month fixed term contract.
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How To Apply
When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below.
Closing Date: 17th July 2026
Contact Information
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Catherine Cole, Team Leader (Electoral Registration) on 01234 276909.
For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk
Important Notices
The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:
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- a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)
- a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical
Guaranteed Interview Schemes
Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.
Visa Sponsorship
Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
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