Deputy Electoral Services Manager

Job description

Salary: £46,142 - £48,226 per annum Hours: 37 hours per week Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 22 June 2026 Step into a role at the centre of local democracy, where your legal and governance expertise will help ensure the smooth and compliant delivery of elections across Wiltshire. As a senior member of the Electoral Services team, you will deputise for the Electoral Services Lead, providing leadership, continuity, and expert guidance to colleagues, senior officers, and the Returning Officer/Electoral Registration Officer. This is a unique opportunity to operate at the heart of local democracy, ensuring elections and referendums are delivered lawfully, transparently, and to the highest professional standards. The Electoral Services plays a vital role in supporting democracy in Wiltshire, delivering the smooth and successful running of all elections and referendums. The team expertly manages every stage of the process, ensuring each event is conducted with integrity, accuracy, and in full compliance with current legislation, guidance, and best practice. You will play a key role in managing all aspects of electoral services, from overseeing the Register of Electors and absent vo...