Electoral Services & Land Charges Officer

Electoral Services & Land Charges Officer

We are looking to recruit the right person to join our busy Election & Land Charges Team as an Electoral Services and Land Charges Officer. The post is office based, in Barnstaple, 37 hours per week Monday to Friday, with additional hours, including evenings and weekends when required.

Job Details

Salary £26,403 - £31,022 per annum. Contractual hours 37. Basis Full time. Package: We offer a supportive environment in an organisation with flexible working hours and a career average salary pension scheme. North Devon Council values diversity and is committed to equal opportunities.

Job category/type: Elections. Date posted: 20/05/2026. Job reference: REQ000401.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the conduct of all elections and referendums held in North Devon and the compilation of the annual revised Register of Electors.
• Assisting the maintenance of the register of Local Land Charges and processing Local Searches.

Qualifications

• A positive can-do attitude and ability to work well as part of a close-knit small team.
• The attitude to be flexible and adaptable, particularly at election times to meet demanding deadlines.
• A high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A willingness to learn and adapt to changes in legislation.
• A good knowledge of the North Devon District area.
• A good standard of health and can lift heavy equipment at election times.
• A driving licence and access to a car.