Job Description

Job title: Communications Officer (Campaigns and Corporate Identity)
Directorate: Communications, Policy and Research
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Salary: \xc2\xa332,900 per annum
Location: London

Are you an ambitious communicator looking to develop your career at an organisation playing a vital role in our democracy?

We are seeking a Communications Officer to join our Campaigns and Corporate Identity team.

Who we are
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.

The successful candidate will join the team at an exciting time as we plan for elections taking place across England and Wales in May 2024 and a future UK Parliamentary general election due to take place before January 2025.

The Campaigns and Corporate Identity team is responsible for delivering major public awareness campaigns to ensure that as many people as possible are able to take part in the democratic process. We also lead the organisation\xe2\x80\x99s internal communications and manage the use of its corporate identity on publications and branded materials.

Who are we looking for
You will need to be proactive and enthusiastic, able to manage work within your brief and to juggle conflicting requirements of different stakeholders to deliver outcomes that meet our objectives. This is exciting and fast paced work which is vital in supporting our democracy and public awareness of elections.

You will also need to be self-motivated to progress your own projects, alongside supporting the work of others and contributing across the organisation. You will be able to develop new skills and apply for training opportunities as well as get involved in things that interest you in the wider Commission.

What you will be doing
Some of your key responsibilities will be to:

• Support the delivery of voter registration and voter ID campaigns
• Lead on, and support, internal communications activity
• Lead on the planning and delivery of our external stakeholder communications activity
• Manage key team systems and processes
• Coordinate the delivery of corporate publications and design work
• Build effective working relationships key stakeholders

What we offer
We offer excellent terms and conditions, including hybrid working, flexible working hours, and the opportunity to join the Civil Service pension (dependent on scheme rules).

How to apply
You can apply for this role on our website with a supporting statement outlining how your experience and skills meet the essential criteria in the job description.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 13 December 2023 at 23:59PM, and interviews will take place in the week starting Monday 18 December.

Please contact Su Crown (scrown@electoralcommission.org.uk) if you have any queries.

Electoral Commission