Job Description

Organisation

Southampton City Council

Service Area

Legal & Governance

Job Location

Civic Centre, Southampton, SO14 7LY

Contract Length

Permanent

Work Hours

Full time 37 hours per week

Salary

52,413 - 58,865 per annum

Closing Date

15/02/2026

Job Reference

16365
and Person Specification



Southampton City Council is seeking an experienced and motivated professional to lead and manage our dedicated Electoral Services Team. This post puts you at the heart of local democracy, delivering a vital front-line function that ensures elections are well run and that every eligible resident is given the opportunity to vote.

About you

:

We are seeking a highly organised, flexible individual with experience managing teams and track record of high performance in a demanding role.



You will lead on key elements of service delivery, including the development and implementation of modern ways of working and best practice.



You will need to demonstrate proven analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex information (legislation and guidance), excellent communication skills, creativity and innovation to find solutions to problems, experience of effectively engaging with a variety of stakeholders, and the ability to overcome obstacles to ensure deadlines are met.



If you feel you have the necessary background, experience, and skills to undertake this role we would like to hear from you.

W

hat we can offer you

:

Salary:

The salary band for this role is 52,413 - 58,865. The

starting salary is 52,413

with annual progression through the salary bands.



Here at SCC we have a range of different benefits, a few examples can be found below.


Excellent local government pension with 16.8% employer contribution Death in service benefit of x3 salary, and optional salary sacrifice shared cost AVC (additional voluntary contribution) Generous holiday 25-31 days, based on role and service Flexible working options (role-dependent) Family-friendly policies - Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared/Unpaid Parental Leave, Time off for Dependents Training and development, including coaching and mentoring Health and wellbeing support - Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Pledge, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a variety of staff networks Veteran-friendly employer with the Armed Forces Covenant Retail discounts and savings through the Southampton City Council benefits platform Discounted memberships at local sports and fitness centres Sustainable travel benefits - low emission car scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loans Employee volunteering scheme with 2 paid days leave to volunteer

F

or further information on our benefits package please visit

:

Employee benefits (southampton.gov.uk)

Contact details for informal discussion:

For further information and details regarding the role, please contact Mike Hickman mike.hickman@southampton.gov.uk

Recruitment contact details:

Email: recruitment@southampton.gov.uk

Tel: 023 8083 4033

For more information about SCC please visit

Southampton City Council

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