Sure Start StaffElectoral Services Assistant / Administrator
Blackburn with Darwen · full time
GBP 15.07/hour
Typically responds in 6 daysLocation: Blackburn with Darwen
Pay Rate: £15.07 per hour
Contract: November 2026 – January 2027, with the possibility of extension
Sure Start Staff is currently recruiting for an Electoral Services Assistant to support our client’s Electoral Services team in Blackburn with Darwen.
This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented administrator with strong office skills to join a busy team, supporting electoral registration and election processes.
Key Responsibilities
Process electoral registration applications and update records accurately.
Maintain the Electoral Register and associated databases.
Respond to public enquiries by telephone, email and in person.
Prepare and process election documentation, poll cards and postal vote packs.
Carry out data entry, scanning, filing and general administrative duties.
Assist with printing, packing and dispatching election materials.
Support election activities and registration campaigns as required.
Handle sensitive information confidentially and comply with data protection requirements.
Essential Requirements
Previous administrative experience in an office environment.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong organisational and time-management skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Competent in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
Ability to work effectively within a team and meet tight deadlines.
Professional, reliable and customer-focused approach.
Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
Flexibility to work additional hours, including evenings and weekends, during busy election periods.
Desirable: Experience in local government, Electoral Services, databases or records management would be advantageous.
Additional Information
Training will be provided where required. Additional hours outside normal working hours may be necessary during election periods to meet statutory deadlines and support polling activities.
How to Apply
If you have previous administrative experience and are looking for a temporary opportunity where accuracy and organisation are essential, we would love to hear from you.
Sure Start Staff act as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and an Employment Business for temporary opportunities.