Job title: Senior Election Project Officer Reports to job title: Electoral Services Manager Directorate: Central Hub Division: Governance and Law Section: Electoral ServicesJob purpose Provide support to, and deputise in the absence of, the Electoral Services Manager on the events management and technical administration of elections/referendums on behalf of the Returning Officer, as well as the efficient administration of electoral registration.Principal accountabilities 1. Support the Electoral Services Manager in identifying and implementing service improvements 2. Provide business and project support to the electoral services team to deliver the effective administration of all electoral processes and systems. 3. Plan and deliver major election workstreams in line with legislation and Electoral Commission guidance 4. Provide accurate and authoritative advice by phone and email in response to complex queries to residents, councillors, and council officers on electoral registration and the election process, signposting them towards relevant legislation where necessary. 5. Support the Electoral Services Manager in the provision of reports and briefings as necessary. Elections 6. Responsible for supporting the Electoral Services Manager with the delivery of the election project plan. 7. Lead on events delivery, including polling day operations and the count, responsible for overseeing complex logistics such as venue set-up, coordinating count staff and guests, and liaising wi