Suzannah Williams
Pentre,RCT
Summary
Proficient in election planning and administration. Over 12 years' experience delivering reserved and devolved elections in Wales with a strong focus on electoral law compliance and polling station management. Proven expertise in staff recruitment and training, managing staff over 150 polling stations. Team leadership, and risk assessment and mitigation. Adept at ensuring smooth electoral processes under pressure through meticulous planning and effective team coordination. Attended schools to promote democratic values through public speaking engagements and other outreach activities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work history
Electoral Officer
Rhondda Cynon Taff Council
Pontypridd, Mid glamorgan
2014.08 - Current
- Delivered successful, accurate devolved and reserved elections across Wales.
- Trained and managed 150+ polling station staff for election duties.
- Updated registers and maintained accurate records using IDOX.
- Stayed current with electoral law and relevant legislation.
- Delivered annual canvass in line with published guidance requirements.
- Led ballot box collection and processed receipts at close of poll.
- Reviewed polling stations and polling districts during internal evaluations.
Support Woker Vunerable Adults
Carterfi Cymru
Rhondda, Rhondda Cynon Taf
2021.07 - 2026.03
- Delivered weekend and evening support to vulnerable adults in homes and communities.
- Promoted independent living by driving person-centred care aligned to individual needs.
- Coordinated safeguarding documentation and liaised with relevant agencies as required.
- Managed a team of 5 as shift leader and delivered training to new employees.
Skills
Election planning and administration
Electoral law compliance
Polling station management
Staff recruitment and training
Team leadership
Risk assessment and mitigation
Languages
Welsh
Advanced
Affiliations
- Mountain & costal hiking. weight & circuit training. open water & pool swimming.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Support Woker Vunerable Adults
Carterfi Cymru
2021.07 - 2026.03
Electoral Officer
Rhondda Cynon Taff Council
2014.08 - Current