Elections Officer secondment opportunity
A three and a half-month secondment opportunity has arisen within Democratic Services to support the delivery of elections on behalf of the Returning Officer. The secondment will run from February to mid-May 2027.
The closing date is 20 September 2026 for applications.
The Elections Officer’s main duties include:
- assist with the planning and administration of the Scottish Local Government election 2027
- lead in securing polling places in accordance with agreed Polling Place Scheme, liaising with venue contacts to ensure they are fit for purpose and equipped with suitable furniture.
- assist with the recruitment and training of temporary election staff, including poll staff, postal vote staff, count staff and other ad hoc staff
- lead in the preparation of polling station and count materials
Educated to HNC/SVQ Level 3 or equivalent in business administration or other relevant subject, the postholder needs to have previous experience of working in a local authority or other complex organisation along an understanding of the electoral process.
This is a secondment opportunity for INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY
Applications for this post will only be accepted from current employees of East Lothian Council (this includes casual and agency staff who are currently undertaking work for us). Any current employee wishing to apply for this temporary post as a secondment should discuss it with their line manager in the first instance.
Find out more at myjobscotland reference number EAL13033.
If you would like an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Hazel Boak, Team Leader - Democratic Services: hboak@eastlothian.gov.uk