Electoral Services Project Manager en London Borough of Lambeth BU

Electoral Services Project Manager 

PO5: Starting salary £54,360 per annum incl LW

Fixed Term contract or Secondment Opportunity until July 2026

About Us:

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page. 

About the Borough:

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community. 

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

About the Team:

The Electoral services team is responsible for managing and administering all aspects of local and national elections and referendums. Their primary duties include maintaining the register of electors, which is the official list of people eligible to vote. They handle voter registration applications, conduct an annual canvass to keep the register up-to-date, and manage special voter categories like postal and proxy voting.

Beyond voter registration, the team organises the logistics of an election. This involves finding and preparing polling places, recruiting and training staff to work at polling stations and the vote count, and preparing all necessary materials like ballot papers and polling cards. They also manage the nomination process for candidates and handle the secure collection and counting of votes on election night, ensuring the entire process is carried out in a transparent and lawful manner.

About the Role:

The Project Manager is responsible for the planning, management, coordination, and financial control of the portfolio of projects within Electoral Services. The nature of the role is such that the project manager is expected to work flexibly and map and track dependencies and inter-dependencies across the portfolio and providing robust assurance around programme delivery.

They are also expected to develop and create innovative solutions to support the team by developing the capacity and available resources to deliver the challenging programme.

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence:

• Substantial knowledge of programme and project management methodologies, including risks, issues, and benefits management
• A team player that can build constructive and robust relationships across the Council and wider partnerships to ensure objectives are delivered successfully, and that interdependencies are understood, mitigated or managed effectively.
• Someone who can work flexibly and ensure programme delivery as well as robust project management. 
• Proven experience of managing multiple projects simultaneously to deliver high quality outputs, on time, and to budget against agreed change objectives.

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:

Job Description and Person Specification

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Wayne Chandai, Assistant Director, Governance [email protected] 

How to Apply:

If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. 

We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

Recruitment Timelines:

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 28 September 2025.

Shortlisting: week commencing: 29 September 2025

Interviews: week commencing: 6^th October 2025

Benefits:

We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:

• Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid Working.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
• Discounts at local restaurants.
• Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
• Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
• Trade Union Membership.

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.

We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers