The Electoral Commission have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Education Officer to join their team!
Job Title: Senior Education Officer
Location: Flexible (UK Based)
Directorate: Communications, Policy & Research
Starting salary: £46,993 (London) / £43,959 (outside London)
Job Type: Full - Time, Permanent
Close Date: 19th August at Midday
About Us:
The Electoral Commission is the independent body which oversees elections and regulates political finance in the UK. We work to promote public confidence in the democratic process and ensure its integrity.
Senior Education Officer – The Role:
We are recruiting for a Senior Education officer who will deliver our education projects that promote democratic engagement. This role is part of our Voter Engagement team who play a vital role in ensuring that voters have the knowledge and confidence to participate. The team delivers co-created, evidence-based projects in the youth and community sectors.
This is a permanent, full-time position which in the first instance will take on responsibilities to cover our existing Senior Education Officer while on maternity leave. After this period, the position will expand in scope to take on new responsibilities, making this an exciting and varied role.
This role is Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, with some flexibility in start and finish times according to the company's Flexible Working Policy.
Senior Education Officer – Key Responsibilities:
- Manage meaningful partnerships across the youth, education and community sector
- Co-create resources and projects with partners
- Encourage participatory practice across the Electoral Commission, by supporting our Youth Voice Network
- Deliver training to front line staff who engage with voters, for example teachers and youth practitioners
Senior Education Officer - You:
The ideal candidate will possess the essential qualities:
- We are looking for an experienced education officer who is passionate about active citizenship and participation
- You will inspire and engage learners of all ages in the democratic process
- You will be experienced in partnership working, resource creation and citizenship education
- Candidate must have the right to work in the UK to apply
Senior Education Officer – Benefits:
The Electoral Commission offers excellent terms and conditions, including:
- Flexible working hours
- Remote working
- Opportunity to join the Civil Service pension arrangements (dependent on scheme rules)
Application Process:
Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended 2023), applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and/or convictions. You can find more details about our policies for ex-offenders online.
To submit your application for this exciting Senior Education Officer opportunity, please click ‘Apply' now.
The closing date for applications is Monday 19th August at 12:00pm (midday). Interviews will be held in the week commencing 26th August.