The Electoral Commission have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Regulation Guidance Adviser to join their team.
Location: London (hybrid) or Remote
Directorate: Regulation and Digital Transformation
Starting salary: London salary - £46,751; Remote salary - £44,126.
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Close Date: 27th August 2024 at 23:59
Working at the Electoral Commission
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 to ensure its integrity.
Senior Regulation Guidance Adviser - The Role:
We are recruiting for a Senior Adviser to join our Regulatory Support team, which works to help our regulated community - political parties, campaigners, candidates, election agents and volunteers - understand and comply with political finance law.
You will work closely with the Regulation Guidance Manager to maintain, develop and improve our written guidance. You will play a key role in ensuring our guidance, resources and advice enable the regulated community to campaign with confidence at elections across the UK.
You will provide high quality advice on the practical operation of political finance law to our regulatory support advice service, and to other parts of the Commission.
This is an interesting time to join the team as we develop new guidance for elected office holders and prepare for significant changes to the electoral system planned ahead of elections in Scotland and Wales.
Senior Regulation Guidance Adviser - You:
- Ability to understand and explain complex systems, including political finance laws
- Comfortable with legislation and motivated to learn about political finance laws
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex information for various audiences
- Proven experience in creating high-quality written materials with strong attention to detail
- Good grasp of the UK political system and experience working in a politically sensitive environment
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and dynamic team environment
Senior Regulation Guidance Adviser - 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:
We want to attract the broadest range of talented people who are passionate about democracy. The more diverse our workforce, the better we can adapt to and reflect the needs of society. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and as a staff member you will become part of an inclusive culture, where you will have the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through learning and development.
Applications for this role close on Tuesday the 27th August 2024 at 23:59. Interviews will be held w/c 2nd September 2024.