Elections Officer - EAL12088

eastlothian.gov.uk; Haddington; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Haddington is seeking an Elections Officer to assist in organizing elections and referendums. The role requires a solid understanding of electoral processes and offerings of hybrid working arrangements. Key qualifications include HNC/SVQ Level 3 in business administration and relevant experience in local government. Flexibility in working hours and driving licence are preferred. The position offers competitive compensation, operating on a full-time, temporary basis over 4 months.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

Flexible hours

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Experience working in a local authority or similar organization.
• Full current driving licence is desirable.
• Level 1 Disclosure Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in organizing election arrangements.
• Administer local and national elections and referendums.
• Work with the Team Leader to manage delivery.

Skills

Organizational skills

Understanding of electoral processes

Communication skills

Education

HNC/SVQ Level 3 in business administration or relevant subject

Job description

# Elections OfficerRef no:: EAL12088Published:: 12/12/2025Closes:: 04/01/2026Location:: Council HQ, John Muir House, Brewery Park, Haddington, EH41 3HASalary:: £32,337 - £35,020 per yearContract Type:: TemporaryPosition Type:: Full TimeHours:: 35 hours per weekWork From Home:: Hybrid## Vacancy InformationHourly rate of pay: £17.72 - £19.19Temporary post for 4 months approx. Days and Hours of Work: Monday - Friday (with some out of hours work). Starting and finishing times are flexible. To start asap.Additional hours of work will be required in the weeks leading up to and on polling day and count. This may include evenings and weekend work. On polling day: from 6.30 am until the completion of the countWhile hybrid is possible, there will be times the postholder will be expected to be in the office full time.**Home / Hybrid Working Consideration** Applications for home or hybrid working will be considered for this post in accordance with East Lothian Council’s Home Working and Worksmart Policies which can be found . Home or Hybrid working options can be discussed with candidates invited for interview.**Please Note:** All home/hybrid workers must live in the UK. Where an application for home-working is supported, it will be subject to a satisfactory trial period. Employees will be expected to attend Council offices for the duration of induction, and be on site in East Lothian workplaces, as required. Employees with a hybrid working arrangement in place will be office based and able to work from home, with permission, on an ad hoc basis.## Job DetailsTo assist the Team Leader to organise the delivery of election arrangements on behalf of the Returning Officer. This will include the administration of local and national elections and referendums.**Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.**The ‘– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.## Job Requirements**Relevant Qualifications** Educated to HNC/SVQ Level 3 or equivalent in business administration or other relevant subject with previous experience of working in a local authority or other complex organisation along an understanding of the electoral process.**Driving Licence** A full current driving licence is desirable for this post.**Level 1 Disclosure Clearance** This role requires **Level 1 Disclosure Clearance** to allow access to the Public Sector Network. ELC will submit a Police Act Disclosure application on behalf of the preferred candidate and receipt of the subsequent certificate will be **required prior to commencement**.**Please note:** If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the website.## Additional InformationFor additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link:If you have any difficulties creating an account on MyJobScotland or applying for this post please contact the MyJobScotland support team via this link .If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on [e-mail]**Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form. If, for example, due to a disability, you are unable to complete the on-line application form you can contact us for a paper application via the telephone number or email address above.**## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement