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About the job
Job summary
The Electoral Commission is the UK’s independent body overseeing elections and regulating political finance. Everything we do is about ensuring trust, participation, and integrity in the democratic process.
As we enter a bold new chapter under our five-year Corporate Plan, we are increasing our workforce and transforming how we plan and deliver core services. This post plays a central role in that journey.
We are recruiting for a Senior Press Officer who will support the delivery of the Commission’s strategic communication and media work.
Job description
You will:
- Develop press plans and material to support the Commission’s key objectives, including voter engagement, policy reform and transparency in the political finance regime
- Play a crucial role in the busy press office function, responding to queries from national, regional and trade journalists
- Provide strategic press advice to senior colleagues and the wider organisation, and briefing spokespeople ahead of media interviews and giving feedback
- Develop messaging that gets across the Commission’s views and voter information in a clear, concise and engaging way
The press sub-team sits within the wider External Communications team, alongside public affairs and customer service. Together the team is responsible for protecting and promoting the Commission’s reputation with external stakeholders.
The External Communications team works with colleagues across the Commission to communicate the organisation's insights and expertise.
Person specification
We are looking for an experienced Press Officer with either in-house or agency experience, who has managed complex communications projects, acted as an advisor to senior colleagues, provided strategic advice, and recommended solutions to problems.
You will be able to communicate clearly and succinctly across diverse audiences, both verbally and in written form. This will be coupled with a proven capacity to research, analyse, and summarise complex information effectively. You will also have a strong understanding of the UK media landscape and the current political environment.
Benefits
We offer a strong total reward package, including:
- Flexible working and hybrid model (40% office minimum)
- 28 rising to 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Civil Service pension scheme (28.97% employer contribution)
- £312 working from home allowance (tax-free)
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Ride2Work, eye care vouchers and more
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Selection process details
We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. To reduce unconscious bias and ensure all applicants are assessed solely on their skills, knowledge and experience, we use an anonymous recruitment process.
Please submit:
An anonymised CV, which must not include:
- Your name, address, contact details, date of birth, gender, ethnicity, or any other personal identifiers
- Names of educational institutions or dates of education
- Employment history older than 10 years (unless directly relevant and explicitly required in the person specification)
An anonymised supporting statement, clearly outlining how you meet the essential criteria listed in the job description.
If a specific qualification is required (e.g. a chartered status), you may include its title (e.g. “CIPFA-qualified accountant”) but not the awarding body or dates.
If the role only asks for general education (e.g. “educated to degree level or equivalent”), simply state this—no further detail is needed.
Failure to comply with these anonymisation instructions may result in your application being withdrawn.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : Talent Acquisition Team
- Email : recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk
Further information
At the Electoral Commission, we are committed to delivering fair, inclusive, and transparent recruitment. Our recruitment practices are guided by Civil Service values and comply with the Equality Act 2010 and other relevant legislation.
If you have concerns about the way a recruitment process has been conducted, we encourage you to raise them with us.
How to Make a Complaint
If you are dissatisfied with any aspect of our recruitment process, you can contact us directly by email:
recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk
Please include the following information:
The job title or reference number
A clear explanation of your concern
Any relevant supporting information
Your preferred contact details
We aim to respond to all complaints within two working days.
Our Commitment
All complaints are treated seriously and in confidence. They are handled in line with our Recruitment Policy and the relevant provisions of the Equality Act 2010, Employment Rights Act 1996, and the Data Protection Act 2018.
If you require this information in an alternative format, or need additional support, please contact us at recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk or call 020 7271 0500.