Electoral Services Administrator

Job description

  Location
Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey
·  Salary
£15.00/Hour
·  Category
Public Sector - Public Sector
·  Job type
Contractor
·  Industry
Public Sector
·  External Reference
JN-072019-77507

Adecco are currently recruiting for an ELECTORAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR to work for a local authority in KINGSTON-UPON-THAMES.

ELECTORAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR

KINGSTON-UPON-THAMES

FULL TIME - 36 HOURS PER WEEK

TEMP ROLE - MINIMUM 3 MONTHS

STARTING EARLY AUGUST

£15.00 PER HOUR

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

To provide administrative support to the running of the electoral services office.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

·  To deal with incoming, outgoing and internal post (including envelope stuffing when necessary)

·  Data entry and processing of electoral registration forms using bespoke software

·  Filing of postal vote applications and other documentation

·  Scanning, photocopying, emailing and shredding documents

·  Use data on Excel spreadsheets to update information held on the register of electors

·  Checking of work to ensure accurate record keeping

·  To deal with basic queries from members of the public in person, via the telephone and by email (if required)

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

·  Good data entry skills

·  Have excellent attention to detail

·  Good IT skills with up to date knowledge of Word, Excel, Google Mail and databases

·  Good communication skills with clear spoken English and neat handwriting

·  Knowledge of customer care and an ability to deal professionally with electors both in person and over the phone

·  Able to work flexibly within a team providing support where needed

·  Able to follow procedures and work to deadlines

·  Able to understand and respect the importance of confidentiality, both within and outside the workplace

·  Able to understand the importance of being punctual and the impact absence has on the effectiveness of the team

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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