Electoral Registration Guidance Manager

Electoral Registration Guidance Manager
Directorate: Electoral Administration and RegulationPermanent; full time
Salary: £53,931 (London) and £50,891 (homebased)
Location: Flexible – London office or home based

 

Working at the Electoral Commission
The Electoral Commission is the independent body which oversees elections and regulates political finance in the UK and encourages people to register to vote.  

The Electoral Administration (EA) Guidance team is responsible for the provision of guidance, advice and support to electoral administrators to enable them to provide excellent electoral services for voters, and to candidates and agents to help them participate in elections.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced and dedicated person to take on the role of Electoral Reform Guidance Manager. The role offers an opportunity to play a key part in the development and co-ordination of our guidance and advice to support administrators with managing and delivering electoral registration services, and navigating ongoing legislative and other electoral reform.

The successful applicant will work closely with the Elections Guidance Manager and the Electoral Reform Guidance Manager to lead the EA Guidance team in delivering guidance and support to electoral administrators, candidates and agents in line with the Commission’s guidance production and management strategy.

You will also be responsible for the provision of high quality, consistent and timely advice in response to queries from external sources and to support staff in the Commission’s offices in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and across England.

Who we are looking for
The ideal applicant will be highly organised with the ability to lead the team to deliver a diverse work programme against challenging timeframes and competing demands.  Whilst you will be chiefly responsible for managing our electoral registration guidance, as part of the wider EA Guidance management team, you will be able to deputise and support the delivery of all our guidance work as needed.

You will have excellent communication skills and be able to build and sustain strong working relationships with key colleagues across the Commission and stakeholders across the electoral community.

You will be someone with attention to detail, exceptional judgement and problem-solving skills, with a good understanding/experience of the work of electoral administrators and able to manage a busy and varied programme of work to a high standard. You will need initiative, be able to work well without close supervision, and be able to think creatively about how to solve problems and make improvements.

More information and how to apply

are interested in applying for this role please download the job description before applying online.

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.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 04 February 2025 at 12:00noon.

Interviews will take place week commencing 10 February 2025.  We will confirm details with shortlisted candidates.

Please contact Charlene Hannon - CHannon@electoralcommission.org.uk if you have any queries.

Submission Guidelines:

Anonymous CV: To adhere to our commitment to anonymous recruitment, ensure all references to educational institutions (years of attendance for primary and secondary education) and personal information are removed. This allows us to assess candidates based solely on their knowledge and skills, free from bias related to background, gender, or ethnicity.

Supporting Statement: Your statement should highlight your relevant skills, experience, in relation to the job criteria and person specification which can be downloaded.

No Agency Assistance Required: We appreciate the interest of recruitment agencies, however, we are managing this recruitment process internally. We request that agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this vacancy.