Senior Communications Officer (Internal and Corporate Communications) 1 X Permanent: Full time 36 hours per week Salary: 40,031 - 42,033 per annum. London-based employees receive an additional 3,217 London weighting. A 312 tax-free working from home allowance is also payable annually. Location: Remote (UK) or be based on our offices in Belfast, Edinburgh or London Benefits: Outstanding benefits including Civil Service Pension Scheme, flexible working, 28+ days holiday, and more. About the Electoral Commission 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. You will play a central role in that journey. About the role As a Senior Communications Officer (Internal and Corporate Communications) you will lead and deliver internal and corporate communications activity, providing colleagues and stakeholders with timely, accurate, engaging and well-presented corporate information. You will use a variety of internal communications channels to share information with colleagues, including events, video, newsletters, and digital platforms. On a day-to-day basis, you will be: Lead, coordinate and deliver internal and corporate communications activities, to support strategic communication objectives. This may include: Managing and drafting copy for the intranet and weekly staff newsletter Coordinating all staff meetings and supporting the delivery of the annual all staff conference To support delivery of the annual report and corporate plan, drafting content as needed Anticipating and resolving delivery issues and recommending strategic solutions where necessary Develop and implement internal communication strategies which deliver corporate news and updates to all colleagues in a way which builds engagement, clarity, and confidence, and aligns with the Commission's values Provide strategic communications advice to senior colleagues and the wider organisation, recommending suitable approaches for communicating corporate news and significant internal projects Evaluate and report on communications impact using data and insights to refine strategies and improve effectiveness Establish feedback mechanisms ensuring staff feedback informs messaging and communications planning Maintain strong internal networks in order to monitor emerging issues that may need to be addressed via internal communications activity. Attend the regular Staff Engagement Group meetings Research and implement new approaches to communications work, to maximise impact and effectiveness About the team The role involves working closely with colleagues across the Commission, supporting them to communicate their work effectively. You will work particularly closely with colleagues in HR and other corporate service teams, and with the wider communications directorate. You will be expected to support senior staff, including their line manager, the Head of Internal and Corporate Communications and the Director of Communications and External Affairs Who we're looking for We're looking for someone who possess an understanding of, and interest in, democracy and the electoral processes in the UK. You'll ideally have: Strong experience of working in internal and corporate communications teams Experience delivering internal communications strategies that align with corporate goals Experience of using a range of communications channels and tactics to maximise impact and engagement Experience of working with other professional disciplines developing communication strategies, e.g. HR and IT Ability to research, analyse and summarise complex material Ability to solve problems proactively and use initiative to work out the best solution Ability to build relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally Ability to take full ownership of a project and work without close supervision Why work for us? We offer a strong total reward package, including: 28 rising to 30 days annual leave + bank holidays Flexible working and hybrid model (40% office minimum) Civil Service pension scheme (28.97% employer contribution) Study support for professional qualifications Ongoing learning and development opportunities Ride2Work, eye care vouchers and more How to apply 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: A Word CV, which must not include: 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.
Jan 26, 2026
Full time
Senior Communications Officer (Internal and Corporate Communications) 1 X Permanent: Full time 36 hours per week Salary: 40,031 - 42,033 per annum. London-based employees receive an additional 3,217 London weighting. A 312 tax-free working from home allowance is also payable annually. Location: Remote (UK) or be based on our offices in Belfast, Edinburgh or London Benefits: Outstanding benefits including Civil Service Pension Scheme, flexible working, 28+ days holiday, and more. About the Electoral Commission 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. You will play a central role in that journey. About the role As a Senior Communications Officer (Internal and Corporate Communications) you will lead and deliver internal and corporate communications activity, providing colleagues and stakeholders with timely, accurate, engaging and well-presented corporate information. You will use a variety of internal communications channels to share information with colleagues, including events, video, newsletters, and digital platforms. On a day-to-day basis, you will be: Lead, coordinate and deliver internal and corporate communications activities, to support strategic communication objectives. This may include: Managing and drafting copy for the intranet and weekly staff newsletter Coordinating all staff meetings and supporting the delivery of the annual all staff conference To support delivery of the annual report and corporate plan, drafting content as needed Anticipating and resolving delivery issues and recommending strategic solutions where necessary Develop and implement internal communication strategies which deliver corporate news and updates to all colleagues in a way which builds engagement, clarity, and confidence, and aligns with the Commission's values Provide strategic communications advice to senior colleagues and the wider organisation, recommending suitable approaches for communicating corporate news and significant internal projects Evaluate and report on communications impact using data and insights to refine strategies and improve effectiveness Establish feedback mechanisms ensuring staff feedback informs messaging and communications planning Maintain strong internal networks in order to monitor emerging issues that may need to be addressed via internal communications activity. Attend the regular Staff Engagement Group meetings Research and implement new approaches to communications work, to maximise impact and effectiveness About the team The role involves working closely with colleagues across the Commission, supporting them to communicate their work effectively. You will work particularly closely with colleagues in HR and other corporate service teams, and with the wider communications directorate. You will be expected to support senior staff, including their line manager, the Head of Internal and Corporate Communications and the Director of Communications and External Affairs Who we're looking for We're looking for someone who possess an understanding of, and interest in, democracy and the electoral processes in the UK. You'll ideally have: Strong experience of working in internal and corporate communications teams Experience delivering internal communications strategies that align with corporate goals Experience of using a range of communications channels and tactics to maximise impact and engagement Experience of working with other professional disciplines developing communication strategies, e.g. HR and IT Ability to research, analyse and summarise complex material Ability to solve problems proactively and use initiative to work out the best solution Ability to build relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally Ability to take full ownership of a project and work without close supervision Why work for us? We offer a strong total reward package, including: 28 rising to 30 days annual leave + bank holidays Flexible working and hybrid model (40% office minimum) Civil Service pension scheme (28.97% employer contribution) Study support for professional qualifications Ongoing learning and development opportunities Ride2Work, eye care vouchers and more How to apply 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: A Word CV, which must not include: 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.
On behalf of the Bank of England, we are looking for a ERP Procurement and Change Management Specialist (Inside IR35) for a contract Until July 2026 with a possible extension based in London or Leeds 2 days per week. The Bank of England is the UK's central bank. Our mission is to deliver monetary and financial stability for the British people. The Bank of England is a diverse organisation. Each of its 4,000 people are committed to public service and dedicated to promoting the good of the people of the United Kingdom by maintaining monetary and financial stability. Join us at the Bank as we transform our procurement systems and processes. We are seeking a skilled and experienced Oracle ERP Procurement Configuration and Implementation Specialist to play a pivotal role in deploying and optimising our new ERP solution. As part of the Commercial Operations team, you will help shape the future of procurement by configuring, implementing, and supporting Oracle ERP procurement modules. This includes Sourcing, Purchasing, Contracts, Supplier Management, eCatalogues, and Reporting. You'll work closely with stakeholders across Finance, Technology, and Supplier Management to ensure the system meets business needs and drives efficiency, compliance, and innovation. As an ERP Procurement and Change Management Specialist, your main responsibilities will be: Configure and implement Oracle ERP procurement modules in alignment with business processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to capture and deliver system requirements. Develop procurement workflows, approval processes, and reporting mechanisms. Create and execute testing plans to ensure system functionality and performance. Support stakeholder training and change management activities. Document configurations, workflows, and user guides for ongoing support. Liaise with Oracle implementation partners to resolve system issues. Coordinate with other ERP module experts to ensure seamless integration. Essential: Proven experience in ERP procurement configuration and implementation (Oracle preferred). Strong understanding of procurement processes and best practices. Familiarity with change management methodologies and deployment strategies. Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building abilities. Experience developing communications and ERP end-user training. Active SC Clearance Desirable: Public sector experience MCIPS Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas. Our Approach to Inclusion The Bank values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We play a key role in maintaining monetary and financial stability, and to do that effectively, we believe we need a workforce that reflects the society we serve. At the Bank of England, we want all colleagues to feel valued and respected, so we're working hard to build an inclusive culture which supports people from all backgrounds and communities to be at their best at work. We celebrate all forms of diversity, including (but not limited to) age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status. We believe that it's by drawing on different perspectives and experiences that we'll continue to make the best decisions for the public. Disability Confident As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, the Bank of England guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. Armed Forces Covenant The Bank of England guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".
Jan 21, 2026
Contractor
On behalf of the Bank of England, we are looking for a ERP Procurement and Change Management Specialist (Inside IR35) for a contract Until July 2026 with a possible extension based in London or Leeds 2 days per week. The Bank of England is the UK's central bank. Our mission is to deliver monetary and financial stability for the British people. The Bank of England is a diverse organisation. Each of its 4,000 people are committed to public service and dedicated to promoting the good of the people of the United Kingdom by maintaining monetary and financial stability. Join us at the Bank as we transform our procurement systems and processes. We are seeking a skilled and experienced Oracle ERP Procurement Configuration and Implementation Specialist to play a pivotal role in deploying and optimising our new ERP solution. As part of the Commercial Operations team, you will help shape the future of procurement by configuring, implementing, and supporting Oracle ERP procurement modules. This includes Sourcing, Purchasing, Contracts, Supplier Management, eCatalogues, and Reporting. You'll work closely with stakeholders across Finance, Technology, and Supplier Management to ensure the system meets business needs and drives efficiency, compliance, and innovation. As an ERP Procurement and Change Management Specialist, your main responsibilities will be: Configure and implement Oracle ERP procurement modules in alignment with business processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to capture and deliver system requirements. Develop procurement workflows, approval processes, and reporting mechanisms. Create and execute testing plans to ensure system functionality and performance. Support stakeholder training and change management activities. Document configurations, workflows, and user guides for ongoing support. Liaise with Oracle implementation partners to resolve system issues. Coordinate with other ERP module experts to ensure seamless integration. Essential: Proven experience in ERP procurement configuration and implementation (Oracle preferred). Strong understanding of procurement processes and best practices. Familiarity with change management methodologies and deployment strategies. Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building abilities. Experience developing communications and ERP end-user training. Active SC Clearance Desirable: Public sector experience MCIPS Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas. Our Approach to Inclusion The Bank values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We play a key role in maintaining monetary and financial stability, and to do that effectively, we believe we need a workforce that reflects the society we serve. At the Bank of England, we want all colleagues to feel valued and respected, so we're working hard to build an inclusive culture which supports people from all backgrounds and communities to be at their best at work. We celebrate all forms of diversity, including (but not limited to) age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status. We believe that it's by drawing on different perspectives and experiences that we'll continue to make the best decisions for the public. Disability Confident As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, the Bank of England guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. Armed Forces Covenant The Bank of England guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".
Technical Product Manager Companies House Details Reference number (phone number removed) Salary ?42,923 - ?47,044 A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Job grade Higher Executive Officer Band D(IT) Contract type Permanent Working pattern Flexible working, Full-time Number of jobs available 2 Location Cardiff, Wales, CF14 3UZ About the job Job summary Are you looking to play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional infrastructure to support Companies House services? Come and join our Product Management team! Companies House Product Managers are passionate about digital innovation and meeting user needs, and we're seeking someone who shares these values to join our team and enhance our digital services. We're looking for Technical Product Managers who have proven experience in agile product delivery, leadership, communication, organisational skills, and with a technical background in engineering or computer science or equivalent experience working in software development, engineering, testing or another technical field. Job description Key deliverables of the Technical Product Manager role: You'll be responsible for delivering the product vision, scope and roadmap for our infrastructure and common components services, focusing on engineering, technical requirements, and design elements. You will lead on the need for technical service maintenance and infrastructure upgrades, ensuring stakeholders understand and support the prioritisation of these activities. You'll support key stakeholders in planning and developing our infrastructure and common components services keeping them informed throughout delivery. Your focus will be on meeting user and business needs, working with the Senior Technical Product Manager to achieve team delivery goals. You'll work with Delivery Managers to ensure requirements are clearly understood and release plans align with expectations. You'll also collaborate across the Product Management team to achieve our delivery and service goals that enable our users to meet their outcomes. You'll be ahead of technical trends in the industry, advising on potential future technologies, and serve as a bridge between engineering and non-technical stakeholders in an agile environment. You'll identify, evaluate, and report technical risks and dependencies during delivery, and work with developers, testers, engineers, architects, quality assurance, release, support, and operations teams to design products efficiently and effectively. You will collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment and integration of our digital services across the organisation. This teamwork is crucial for delivering solutions that meet user and business needs. Responsibilities of the Technical Product Manager include: Know your user and represent them at all stages in the product delivery lifecycle. Refine, manage and prioritise the backlog and understand key deliverables and manage scope and releases effectively. Work with developers, testers, engineers, architects, quality assurance, release, support and operations to effectively design products. Define success criteria for testing and product acceptance. Ensure requirements are fully understood and that implementation plans match expectations. Create and maintain product documentation. Communicate the product vision and manage stakeholders effectively and align Engineering and product teams behind common goals, serving as a bridge between engineering and non-technical stakeholders. Own and update the roadmap for our infrastructure and common services and for the modernisation of our services, and execute a product vision by focusing on the engineering/technical needs and design aspects of our products and services. Educate and advocate for technical service maintenance and infrastructure upgrades, securing stakeholder buy in for the importance of prioritising these activities - Work with our delivery managers on dependency mapping, assessing technical risks and dependencies across delivery. Deliver products using agile methodologies and principles. Support our technical experts, Service Managers, Senior Responsible Owners and Workstream Leads in strategically planning and developing our infrastructure and our common/shared services. Support our Service colleagues in attending and presenting at Service Standard Assessments for our digital services where appropriate. Research and follow technical trends in the industry and advise on potential future technologies. Support the product management community to deepen and broaden their technical knowledge and skills. Person specification We are looking for the following experience and skills which will be assessed at sift and interview. Experience We are looking for applicants who have: Strong technical knowledge, someone with a background in engineering or computer science or equivalent experience in a technical field. Experience of working in software development, engineering, testing or another technical field. Experience delivering and maintaining technically complex products or services. Strong experience communicating complex technical concepts to stakeholders to secure buy-in. Familiar with different development practices and experienced in discussing and recommending options. Proven experience in prioritisation, scope management and stakeholder management. Successful track record of delivering digital services to users and experience of fast-paced, complex, technical deliveries. Delivering products or services using agile methodologies. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Managing a Quality Service Communicating and Influencing Making Effective Decisions Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Technical product management - managing and leading a product through a technical delivery Benefits Alongside your salary of ?42,923, Companies House contributes ?12,434 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Selection process details Please note, we are working with AMS for this recruitment process. To apply for this role, this application link will take you to the AMS portal where you will be asked to submit your CV: amspsr.avature.net/careersmarketplace/JobDetail/7031 If you have any questions regarding the campaign then please contact Alan Yates-Brown ( 18 ). All applications will be collected by AMS (our recruitment partners), which will then be sent to Companies House for internal sift. In your application form we'd like you to: Tell us about your employment history, including any key responsibilities and achievements. Write a personal statement of 1000 words where you demonstrate how you meet the skills required for this role, providing examples to evidence your level of skill. What will the process look like? Sift Once the advert has closed we will sift applications - this involves reading through them all, please bear with us as this can take some time. We may raise the score required if we receive a high number of applications. At sift candidates will be assessed against experience listed in the advert and alongside your work history the panel will score your personal statement against the following criteria: Strong technical knowledge, someone with a background in engineering or computer science or equivalent experience in a technical field. Experience of working in software development, engineering, testing or another technical field. Experience delivering and maintaining technically complex products or services. Strong experience communicating complex technical concepts to stakeholders to secure buy-in. Interview Successful candidates from the sift stage will be invited to attend a virtual interview, which will be conducted using Microsoft Teams. We use a blended interview technique, allowing us to find out more about you. We use the Success Profile framework and at interview we will use Success Profiles assessing the Behaviours, Technical Skills and Experience listed in the advert, and Strengths. There will be a discussion topic as part of the interview process. This will be assessing Technical Skill: Technical product management - managing and leading a product through a technical delivery. Details of this will be sent in your interview confirmation email. The lead criteria to distinguish between tied candidates will be Technical Skill: Technical product management - managing and leading a product through a technical delivery. A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles. Key dates (dates are indicative only and could be subject to change) Closing date - Sunday 25 January 2026 (at 23:55) Sifting - w/c 26 January 2026 Interviews - w/c 9 February 2026
Jan 15, 2026
Full time
Technical Product Manager Companies House Details Reference number (phone number removed) Salary ?42,923 - ?47,044 A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Job grade Higher Executive Officer Band D(IT) Contract type Permanent Working pattern Flexible working, Full-time Number of jobs available 2 Location Cardiff, Wales, CF14 3UZ About the job Job summary Are you looking to play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional infrastructure to support Companies House services? Come and join our Product Management team! Companies House Product Managers are passionate about digital innovation and meeting user needs, and we're seeking someone who shares these values to join our team and enhance our digital services. We're looking for Technical Product Managers who have proven experience in agile product delivery, leadership, communication, organisational skills, and with a technical background in engineering or computer science or equivalent experience working in software development, engineering, testing or another technical field. Job description Key deliverables of the Technical Product Manager role: You'll be responsible for delivering the product vision, scope and roadmap for our infrastructure and common components services, focusing on engineering, technical requirements, and design elements. You will lead on the need for technical service maintenance and infrastructure upgrades, ensuring stakeholders understand and support the prioritisation of these activities. You'll support key stakeholders in planning and developing our infrastructure and common components services keeping them informed throughout delivery. Your focus will be on meeting user and business needs, working with the Senior Technical Product Manager to achieve team delivery goals. You'll work with Delivery Managers to ensure requirements are clearly understood and release plans align with expectations. You'll also collaborate across the Product Management team to achieve our delivery and service goals that enable our users to meet their outcomes. You'll be ahead of technical trends in the industry, advising on potential future technologies, and serve as a bridge between engineering and non-technical stakeholders in an agile environment. You'll identify, evaluate, and report technical risks and dependencies during delivery, and work with developers, testers, engineers, architects, quality assurance, release, support, and operations teams to design products efficiently and effectively. You will collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment and integration of our digital services across the organisation. This teamwork is crucial for delivering solutions that meet user and business needs. Responsibilities of the Technical Product Manager include: Know your user and represent them at all stages in the product delivery lifecycle. Refine, manage and prioritise the backlog and understand key deliverables and manage scope and releases effectively. Work with developers, testers, engineers, architects, quality assurance, release, support and operations to effectively design products. Define success criteria for testing and product acceptance. Ensure requirements are fully understood and that implementation plans match expectations. Create and maintain product documentation. Communicate the product vision and manage stakeholders effectively and align Engineering and product teams behind common goals, serving as a bridge between engineering and non-technical stakeholders. Own and update the roadmap for our infrastructure and common services and for the modernisation of our services, and execute a product vision by focusing on the engineering/technical needs and design aspects of our products and services. Educate and advocate for technical service maintenance and infrastructure upgrades, securing stakeholder buy in for the importance of prioritising these activities - Work with our delivery managers on dependency mapping, assessing technical risks and dependencies across delivery. Deliver products using agile methodologies and principles. Support our technical experts, Service Managers, Senior Responsible Owners and Workstream Leads in strategically planning and developing our infrastructure and our common/shared services. Support our Service colleagues in attending and presenting at Service Standard Assessments for our digital services where appropriate. Research and follow technical trends in the industry and advise on potential future technologies. Support the product management community to deepen and broaden their technical knowledge and skills. Person specification We are looking for the following experience and skills which will be assessed at sift and interview. Experience We are looking for applicants who have: Strong technical knowledge, someone with a background in engineering or computer science or equivalent experience in a technical field. Experience of working in software development, engineering, testing or another technical field. Experience delivering and maintaining technically complex products or services. Strong experience communicating complex technical concepts to stakeholders to secure buy-in. Familiar with different development practices and experienced in discussing and recommending options. Proven experience in prioritisation, scope management and stakeholder management. Successful track record of delivering digital services to users and experience of fast-paced, complex, technical deliveries. Delivering products or services using agile methodologies. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Managing a Quality Service Communicating and Influencing Making Effective Decisions Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Technical product management - managing and leading a product through a technical delivery Benefits Alongside your salary of ?42,923, Companies House contributes ?12,434 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Selection process details Please note, we are working with AMS for this recruitment process. To apply for this role, this application link will take you to the AMS portal where you will be asked to submit your CV: amspsr.avature.net/careersmarketplace/JobDetail/7031 If you have any questions regarding the campaign then please contact Alan Yates-Brown ( 18 ). All applications will be collected by AMS (our recruitment partners), which will then be sent to Companies House for internal sift. In your application form we'd like you to: Tell us about your employment history, including any key responsibilities and achievements. Write a personal statement of 1000 words where you demonstrate how you meet the skills required for this role, providing examples to evidence your level of skill. What will the process look like? Sift Once the advert has closed we will sift applications - this involves reading through them all, please bear with us as this can take some time. We may raise the score required if we receive a high number of applications. At sift candidates will be assessed against experience listed in the advert and alongside your work history the panel will score your personal statement against the following criteria: Strong technical knowledge, someone with a background in engineering or computer science or equivalent experience in a technical field. Experience of working in software development, engineering, testing or another technical field. Experience delivering and maintaining technically complex products or services. Strong experience communicating complex technical concepts to stakeholders to secure buy-in. Interview Successful candidates from the sift stage will be invited to attend a virtual interview, which will be conducted using Microsoft Teams. We use a blended interview technique, allowing us to find out more about you. We use the Success Profile framework and at interview we will use Success Profiles assessing the Behaviours, Technical Skills and Experience listed in the advert, and Strengths. There will be a discussion topic as part of the interview process. This will be assessing Technical Skill: Technical product management - managing and leading a product through a technical delivery. Details of this will be sent in your interview confirmation email. The lead criteria to distinguish between tied candidates will be Technical Skill: Technical product management - managing and leading a product through a technical delivery. A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles. Key dates (dates are indicative only and could be subject to change) Closing date - Sunday 25 January 2026 (at 23:55) Sifting - w/c 26 January 2026 Interviews - w/c 9 February 2026
Senior Technical Product Manager Companies House Salary ?53,540 - ?57,250 A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Job grade Senior Executive Officer Band E(IT) Working pattern Flexible working, Full-time Number of jobs available 1 Location Cardiff, Wales, CF14 3UZ About the job Job summary We're looking for a Senior Technical Product Manager to lead a team of Technical Product Managers. We are looking for someone with strong track record of leadership, communication, organisational skills, with a technical background in engineering or computer science or equivalent experience working in software development, engineering, testing or another technical field. Please note: Companies House cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign Security Clearance is an essential requirement for this campaign. You'll need to have been in the UK for at least 3 out of the last 5 years to be eligible to apply for SC. The team for this role is based in our Cardiff office, where you will be expected to attend at least once per week. Job description Key deliverables of the Senior Technical Product Manager role: You'll be accountable for the strategic product vision, scope, and roadmap for our infrastructure and common components services, focusing on engineering, technical requirements, and design elements across multiple teams. You will promote the need for technical service maintenance and infrastructure upgrades, ensuring senior stakeholders understand and support the prioritisation of these activities. You'll support key senior stakeholders in strategically planning and developing our infrastructure and common components services. You'll work closely with our existing Senior Product Managers and Head of Profession to achieve team delivery goals. You'll collaborate with Senior Delivery Managers to ensure our strategic delivery plan is clearly understood and plans align with expectations. You'll be ahead of technical trends in the industry, proactively identifying opportunities and leading senior stakeholders on potential future technologies and serve as a bridge between engineering and non-technical stakeholders in an agile environment. You'll identify, evaluate, and report technical risks and dependencies to portfolio level delivery, and work with Lead and Senior developers, testers, engineers, architects, quality assurance, release, support, and operations teams to design products efficiently and effectively. You will collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment and integration of our digital services across the organisation. This teamwork is crucial for delivering solutions that meet user and business needs. You'll be managing, coaching, developing, supporting and growing a team of technical product managers and identifying training needs and opportunities to upskill the wider product management team Responsibilities of the Senior Technical Product Manager include: Recruiting, leading, coaching, mentoring, and training new and existing Technical Product Managers, planning workload, and facilitating their collaboration with delivery teams. Support technical experts, Service Managers, Senior Responsible Owners, and Workstream Leads in strategically planning and developing our infrastructure and common components/services strategy and roadmap. Research and follow technical trends in the industry, lead on potential future technologies and identify good opportunities for proof of concepts. Coach and mentor the technical product managers to set the product vision, scope, and roadmap for our common components and services, with a focus on engineering, technical requirements, and design elements. Promote the need for technical service maintenance and infrastructure upgrades, ensuring senior stakeholders understand and support the prioritisation of these activities. Use agile methodologies to collaborate with Senior Delivery Managers, ensuring that requirements are clearly understood and portfolio level delivery plans align with expectations. Identify, evaluate, and report portfolio level technical risks and dependencies during delivery. Collaborating with Lead and Senior developers, testers, engineers, architects, quality assurance, release, support, and operations teams to design products efficiently and effectively. Person specification We are looking for the following experience and skills which will be assessed at sift and interview. Experience We are looking for applicants who have: Strong technical knowledge - someone with a background in engineering or computer science or equivalent experience in a technical field. Experience of working in software development, engineering, testing or another technical field. Previous experience as a product manager or senior product manager, who is experienced in delivering and maintaining technically complex products or services. Experience in leading, mentoring and supporting product managers or other team members. Proven experience communicating complex technical concepts to senior stakeholders to secure buy-in. Experience in technical thought leadership, securing senior buy-in and proposing and implementing new technologies from inception to delivery. Experience in different development practices and experienced in discussing and recommending options. Experience in prioritisation, scope management and stakeholder management. Successfully delivered digital services to users and experience of fast-paced, complex, technical deliveries. Delivering products or services using agile methodologies and in coaching others in these practices. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Leadership Managing a Quality Service Communicating and Influencing Making Effective Decisions Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Technical product management - managing and leading a product through a technical delivery Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills. Please note, we are working with AMS for this recruitment process. If you have any questions regarding the campaign then please contact Alan Yates-Brown (). All applications will be collected by AMS (our recruitment partners), which will then be sent to Companies House for internal sift. In your application form we'd like you to: Tell us about your employment history, including any key responsibilities and achievements. Write a personal statement of 1000 words where you demonstrate how you meet the skills required for this role, providing examples to evidence your level of skill. What will the process look like? Sift Once the advert has closed we will sift applications - this involves reading through them all, please bear with us as this can take some time. We may raise the score required if we receive a high number of applications. At sift candidates will be assessed against experience listed in the advert and alongside your work history the panel will score your personal statement against the following criteria: Strong technical knowledge - someone with a background in engineering or computer science or equivalent experience in a technical field. Experience of working in software development, engineering, testing or another technical field. Previous experience as a product manager or senior product manager, who is experienced in delivering and maintaining technically complex products or services. Experience in leading, mentoring and supporting product managers or other team members. Interview Successful candidates from the sift stage will be invited to attend a virtual interview, which will be conducted using Microsoft Teams. We use a blended interview technique, allowing us to find out more about you. We use the Success Profile framework and at interview we will use Success Profiles assessing the Behaviours, Technical Skills and Experience listed in the advert, and Strengths. There will be a discussion topic as part of the interview process. This will be assessing Technical Skill: Technical product management - managing and leading a product through a technical delivery. Details of this will be sent in your interview confirmation email. The lead criteria to distinguish between tied candidates will be Technical Skill: Technical product management - managing and leading a product through a technical delivery. A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles. Candidates who do not score highly enough for an offer for Senior Technical Product Manager may be considered for Technical Product Manager opportunities. Key dates (dates are indicative only and could be subject to change) Closing date - Sunday 25 January 2026 (at 23:55) Sifting - w/c 26 January 2026 Interviews - w/c 9 February 2026
Jan 15, 2026
Full time
Senior Technical Product Manager Companies House Salary ?53,540 - ?57,250 A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Job grade Senior Executive Officer Band E(IT) Working pattern Flexible working, Full-time Number of jobs available 1 Location Cardiff, Wales, CF14 3UZ About the job Job summary We're looking for a Senior Technical Product Manager to lead a team of Technical Product Managers. We are looking for someone with strong track record of leadership, communication, organisational skills, with a technical background in engineering or computer science or equivalent experience working in software development, engineering, testing or another technical field. Please note: Companies House cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign Security Clearance is an essential requirement for this campaign. You'll need to have been in the UK for at least 3 out of the last 5 years to be eligible to apply for SC. The team for this role is based in our Cardiff office, where you will be expected to attend at least once per week. Job description Key deliverables of the Senior Technical Product Manager role: You'll be accountable for the strategic product vision, scope, and roadmap for our infrastructure and common components services, focusing on engineering, technical requirements, and design elements across multiple teams. You will promote the need for technical service maintenance and infrastructure upgrades, ensuring senior stakeholders understand and support the prioritisation of these activities. You'll support key senior stakeholders in strategically planning and developing our infrastructure and common components services. You'll work closely with our existing Senior Product Managers and Head of Profession to achieve team delivery goals. You'll collaborate with Senior Delivery Managers to ensure our strategic delivery plan is clearly understood and plans align with expectations. You'll be ahead of technical trends in the industry, proactively identifying opportunities and leading senior stakeholders on potential future technologies and serve as a bridge between engineering and non-technical stakeholders in an agile environment. You'll identify, evaluate, and report technical risks and dependencies to portfolio level delivery, and work with Lead and Senior developers, testers, engineers, architects, quality assurance, release, support, and operations teams to design products efficiently and effectively. You will collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment and integration of our digital services across the organisation. This teamwork is crucial for delivering solutions that meet user and business needs. You'll be managing, coaching, developing, supporting and growing a team of technical product managers and identifying training needs and opportunities to upskill the wider product management team Responsibilities of the Senior Technical Product Manager include: Recruiting, leading, coaching, mentoring, and training new and existing Technical Product Managers, planning workload, and facilitating their collaboration with delivery teams. Support technical experts, Service Managers, Senior Responsible Owners, and Workstream Leads in strategically planning and developing our infrastructure and common components/services strategy and roadmap. Research and follow technical trends in the industry, lead on potential future technologies and identify good opportunities for proof of concepts. Coach and mentor the technical product managers to set the product vision, scope, and roadmap for our common components and services, with a focus on engineering, technical requirements, and design elements. Promote the need for technical service maintenance and infrastructure upgrades, ensuring senior stakeholders understand and support the prioritisation of these activities. Use agile methodologies to collaborate with Senior Delivery Managers, ensuring that requirements are clearly understood and portfolio level delivery plans align with expectations. Identify, evaluate, and report portfolio level technical risks and dependencies during delivery. Collaborating with Lead and Senior developers, testers, engineers, architects, quality assurance, release, support, and operations teams to design products efficiently and effectively. Person specification We are looking for the following experience and skills which will be assessed at sift and interview. Experience We are looking for applicants who have: Strong technical knowledge - someone with a background in engineering or computer science or equivalent experience in a technical field. Experience of working in software development, engineering, testing or another technical field. Previous experience as a product manager or senior product manager, who is experienced in delivering and maintaining technically complex products or services. Experience in leading, mentoring and supporting product managers or other team members. Proven experience communicating complex technical concepts to senior stakeholders to secure buy-in. Experience in technical thought leadership, securing senior buy-in and proposing and implementing new technologies from inception to delivery. Experience in different development practices and experienced in discussing and recommending options. Experience in prioritisation, scope management and stakeholder management. Successfully delivered digital services to users and experience of fast-paced, complex, technical deliveries. Delivering products or services using agile methodologies and in coaching others in these practices. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Leadership Managing a Quality Service Communicating and Influencing Making Effective Decisions Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Technical product management - managing and leading a product through a technical delivery Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills. Please note, we are working with AMS for this recruitment process. If you have any questions regarding the campaign then please contact Alan Yates-Brown (). All applications will be collected by AMS (our recruitment partners), which will then be sent to Companies House for internal sift. In your application form we'd like you to: Tell us about your employment history, including any key responsibilities and achievements. Write a personal statement of 1000 words where you demonstrate how you meet the skills required for this role, providing examples to evidence your level of skill. What will the process look like? Sift Once the advert has closed we will sift applications - this involves reading through them all, please bear with us as this can take some time. We may raise the score required if we receive a high number of applications. At sift candidates will be assessed against experience listed in the advert and alongside your work history the panel will score your personal statement against the following criteria: Strong technical knowledge - someone with a background in engineering or computer science or equivalent experience in a technical field. Experience of working in software development, engineering, testing or another technical field. Previous experience as a product manager or senior product manager, who is experienced in delivering and maintaining technically complex products or services. Experience in leading, mentoring and supporting product managers or other team members. Interview Successful candidates from the sift stage will be invited to attend a virtual interview, which will be conducted using Microsoft Teams. We use a blended interview technique, allowing us to find out more about you. We use the Success Profile framework and at interview we will use Success Profiles assessing the Behaviours, Technical Skills and Experience listed in the advert, and Strengths. There will be a discussion topic as part of the interview process. This will be assessing Technical Skill: Technical product management - managing and leading a product through a technical delivery. Details of this will be sent in your interview confirmation email. The lead criteria to distinguish between tied candidates will be Technical Skill: Technical product management - managing and leading a product through a technical delivery. A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles. Candidates who do not score highly enough for an offer for Senior Technical Product Manager may be considered for Technical Product Manager opportunities. Key dates (dates are indicative only and could be subject to change) Closing date - Sunday 25 January 2026 (at 23:55) Sifting - w/c 26 January 2026 Interviews - w/c 9 February 2026
Senior Procurement Specialist Any Office or Remote (UK) Salary 55,403 to 58,173 per annum. Contractual hours36 BasisFull Time PackageOutstanding benefits including Civil Service Pension Scheme, flexible working, 28+ days holiday, performance-related pay and more. Job category/typeProcurement Date posted06/01/2026 Job referenceREQ(phone number removed) Job description Basis: Permanent, full time, 36 hours per week London-based employees receive an additional 3,217 London weighting. A 312 tax-free working from home allowance is also payable annually. Location: London, Cardiff, Belfast or Edinburgh (Hybrid - minimum 2 days in office) or Remote (UK) Benefits: Outstanding benefits including Civil Service Pension Scheme, flexible working, 28+ days holiday, and more. About the Electoral Commission 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. About the role As a Procurement Specialist, you will lead end-to-end tendering activities that ensure compliance, transparency and value for money. You will advise stakeholders on commercial best practice and apply public-sector procurement regulations to secure contracts that support the Commission's strategic objectives. Day-to-day, you will: Manage competitive procurement exercises from requirement development to contract award. Develop tender documentation, evaluation frameworks and market engagement materials. Conduct market analysis and advise on optimal routes to market. Support risk management and maintain robust audit trails. Promote procurement capability by training colleagues and improving processes. This role is pivotal in ensuring our procurement activity delivers fair, transparent and value-driven outcomes. About the team You will join our Finance and Corporate Services Directorate, working closely with colleagues across all areas of the Commission. Our team is collaborative, supportive and committed to continuous improvement. We value knowledge sharing and innovation, and we are passionate about delivering procurement excellence that underpins our democratic mission. Who we're looking for We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and sectors. If you have strong organisational skills, a keen eye for detail and a passion for delivering value, this role could be for you. Essential skills and experience include: Experience managing end-to-end tenders (public sector experience desirable) Knowledge of procurement law and compliance requirements. Strong analytical and project management skills. Ability to engage and influence stakeholders effectively. Desirable: Working towards or holding MCIPS (or equivalent). Familiarity with e-tendering platforms and procurement tools. If you do not meet every requirement but believe you have the skills and potential to succeed, we encourage you to apply. Why work for us? 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) Study support for professional qualifications Ongoing learning and development opportunities Ride2Work, eye care vouchers and more How to apply We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. To help reduce unconscious bias and ensure all applicants are assessed solely on their skills, knowledge and experience, we use an anonymous recruitment process. When applying, please provide an anonymised CV which omits your protected characteristics and any personally identifiable information: Do not include: Your name, address, phone number, email or other contact details Your date of birth or age Gender, ethnicity, nationality or other personal identifiers A photo of yourself Educational dates (as these indicate age) Primary education details Do include: Your employment history including employers and dates of employment Explanation for gaps in your history Your duties, responsibilities and achievements If your CV contains personal details (such as your name or contact information), we will be unable to consider your application. Please double-check your documents before submitting, including the file name you use to save and upload your CV. Supporting disabled applicants The Electoral Commission is proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. As part of this commitment, we aim to prioritise interviews for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria listed in the job description. There may, however, be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. For example, during periods of exceptionally high application volumes or seasonal recruitment activity, the Commission may need to limit the overall number of interviews offered to both disabled and non-disabled applicants. If you have a disability and would like to be considered under this commitment, please indicate this when you apply. We also welcome requests for reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process or within the workplace. Key dates Application deadline: 19th Jan 2026 (23:59) Interviews (1st stage): Week commencing 2nd Feb 2026 Interviews (2nd stage): TBC Anticipated start date: April 2026 (TBC) Applicants applying for a London-based role should expect to attend interviews in person. For applicants in devolved nations, interviews may be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams.
Jan 12, 2026
Full time
Senior Procurement Specialist Any Office or Remote (UK) Salary 55,403 to 58,173 per annum. Contractual hours36 BasisFull Time PackageOutstanding benefits including Civil Service Pension Scheme, flexible working, 28+ days holiday, performance-related pay and more. Job category/typeProcurement Date posted06/01/2026 Job referenceREQ(phone number removed) Job description Basis: Permanent, full time, 36 hours per week London-based employees receive an additional 3,217 London weighting. A 312 tax-free working from home allowance is also payable annually. Location: London, Cardiff, Belfast or Edinburgh (Hybrid - minimum 2 days in office) or Remote (UK) Benefits: Outstanding benefits including Civil Service Pension Scheme, flexible working, 28+ days holiday, and more. About the Electoral Commission 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. About the role As a Procurement Specialist, you will lead end-to-end tendering activities that ensure compliance, transparency and value for money. You will advise stakeholders on commercial best practice and apply public-sector procurement regulations to secure contracts that support the Commission's strategic objectives. Day-to-day, you will: Manage competitive procurement exercises from requirement development to contract award. Develop tender documentation, evaluation frameworks and market engagement materials. Conduct market analysis and advise on optimal routes to market. Support risk management and maintain robust audit trails. Promote procurement capability by training colleagues and improving processes. This role is pivotal in ensuring our procurement activity delivers fair, transparent and value-driven outcomes. About the team You will join our Finance and Corporate Services Directorate, working closely with colleagues across all areas of the Commission. Our team is collaborative, supportive and committed to continuous improvement. We value knowledge sharing and innovation, and we are passionate about delivering procurement excellence that underpins our democratic mission. Who we're looking for We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and sectors. If you have strong organisational skills, a keen eye for detail and a passion for delivering value, this role could be for you. Essential skills and experience include: Experience managing end-to-end tenders (public sector experience desirable) Knowledge of procurement law and compliance requirements. Strong analytical and project management skills. Ability to engage and influence stakeholders effectively. Desirable: Working towards or holding MCIPS (or equivalent). Familiarity with e-tendering platforms and procurement tools. If you do not meet every requirement but believe you have the skills and potential to succeed, we encourage you to apply. Why work for us? 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) Study support for professional qualifications Ongoing learning and development opportunities Ride2Work, eye care vouchers and more How to apply We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. To help reduce unconscious bias and ensure all applicants are assessed solely on their skills, knowledge and experience, we use an anonymous recruitment process. When applying, please provide an anonymised CV which omits your protected characteristics and any personally identifiable information: Do not include: Your name, address, phone number, email or other contact details Your date of birth or age Gender, ethnicity, nationality or other personal identifiers A photo of yourself Educational dates (as these indicate age) Primary education details Do include: Your employment history including employers and dates of employment Explanation for gaps in your history Your duties, responsibilities and achievements If your CV contains personal details (such as your name or contact information), we will be unable to consider your application. Please double-check your documents before submitting, including the file name you use to save and upload your CV. Supporting disabled applicants The Electoral Commission is proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. As part of this commitment, we aim to prioritise interviews for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria listed in the job description. There may, however, be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. For example, during periods of exceptionally high application volumes or seasonal recruitment activity, the Commission may need to limit the overall number of interviews offered to both disabled and non-disabled applicants. If you have a disability and would like to be considered under this commitment, please indicate this when you apply. We also welcome requests for reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process or within the workplace. Key dates Application deadline: 19th Jan 2026 (23:59) Interviews (1st stage): Week commencing 2nd Feb 2026 Interviews (2nd stage): TBC Anticipated start date: April 2026 (TBC) Applicants applying for a London-based role should expect to attend interviews in person. For applicants in devolved nations, interviews may be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams.
Head of Campaigns and Voter Materials Basis: Permanent, Full time 36 hours per week Salary: 71,618 - 75,693 London-based employees receive an additional 3,217 London weighting. A 312 tax-free working from home allowance is also payable annually. Location: London, Cardiff, Belfast or Edinburgh (Hybrid - min. 2 days in office) or Remote (UK) Benefits: Outstanding benefits including Civil Service Pension Scheme, flexible working, 28+ days holiday, and more. About the Electoral Commission 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. About the role This is a senior leadership role with national impact. As Head of Campaigns and Voter Materials, you will lead the design and delivery of the Commission's high-profile public awareness campaigns, ensuring voters across the UK have clear, accurate and timely information about elections and how to take part. You will also oversee the Commission's voter forms function, ensuring all materials meet legislative requirements, are accessible, and support both voters and electoral administrators. Key aspects of the role include: Setting the strategic direction for UK-wide public awareness campaigns, adapting content in response to legislative change, so that voters have accurate, up-to-date information. Leading the delivery of high-profile, multi-million-pound campaigns that drive voter registration, participation and engagement. Acting as the senior client for creative and media buying agencies, ensuring strong performance, evaluation and value for money. Overseeing the development and maintenance of accurate, accessible voter forms. Managing significant budgets, forecasting spend, and ensuring campaign activity remains within statutory limits. Providing inclusive, visible leadership to a multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement. This role plays a critical part in helping voters confidently participate in elections and in supporting the resilience of the UK's democratic system. About the team You will lead the Campaigns and Voter Materials Team, a specialist team combining expertise in public communications, marketing, and accessibility. The team works collaboratively across the Commission and with external partners to deliver campaigns and materials that are evidence-based, inclusive and trusted by voters and stakeholders. The culture is professional, supportive and outward-looking, with a strong focus on learning, innovation and continuous improvement. Who we're looking for This role would suit an experienced senior communications or campaigns leader who is motivated by public impact and complex national delivery. You are likely to bring: Significant experience leading large-scale public awareness or marketing campaigns, including paid-for advertising. Strong understanding of applying behavioural science and insight to improve campaign effectiveness. Proven experience managing agency contracts and complex supplier relationships. Confidence managing substantial budgets and operating within statutory or regulatory constraints. A track record of inclusive leadership, developing high-performing teams through change. The ability to interpret legislative or policy change and translate it into clear, effective public communications. Desirable: Behavioural change campaigns experience Agency experience of working with Public Sector Clients Central Government campaign experience Experience working in a regulated, public sector or politically sensitive environment would be advantageous, but is not essential. Why work for us? This is a rare opportunity to shape campaigns seen by millions of people across the UK and to make a direct contribution to democratic participation. 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) Study support for professional qualifications Ongoing learning and development opportunities Ride2Work, eye care vouchers and more How to apply We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. To help reduce unconscious bias and ensure all applicants are assessed solely on their skills, knowledge and experience, we use an anonymous recruitment process. When applying, please provide an anonymised CV which omits your protected characteristics and any personally identifiable information: Do not include: Your date of birth or age Gender, ethnicity, nationality or other personal identifiers A photo of yourself Remove educational dates as these are a clear indication of your age There is no requirement to include your primary education details. Do include: Your employment history including employers and dates of employment Explanation for gaps in your history Your duties, responsibilities and achievements If your CV contains personal details (such as your name or contact information), we will be unable to consider your application. Please double-check your documents before submitting, including the file name you use to save and upload your CV. Supporting disabled applicants Key dates Application deadline: 18th January 2026 (23:59) Interviews (1st stage): Week commencing 26th January 2026 Interviews (2nd stage): Week commencing 2nd February 2026 Anticipated start date: 4th May 2026 Applicants applying for a London-based role should expect to attend interviews in person. For applicants in devolved nations, interviews may be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams.
Jan 08, 2026
Full time
Head of Campaigns and Voter Materials Basis: Permanent, Full time 36 hours per week Salary: 71,618 - 75,693 London-based employees receive an additional 3,217 London weighting. A 312 tax-free working from home allowance is also payable annually. Location: London, Cardiff, Belfast or Edinburgh (Hybrid - min. 2 days in office) or Remote (UK) Benefits: Outstanding benefits including Civil Service Pension Scheme, flexible working, 28+ days holiday, and more. About the Electoral Commission 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. About the role This is a senior leadership role with national impact. As Head of Campaigns and Voter Materials, you will lead the design and delivery of the Commission's high-profile public awareness campaigns, ensuring voters across the UK have clear, accurate and timely information about elections and how to take part. You will also oversee the Commission's voter forms function, ensuring all materials meet legislative requirements, are accessible, and support both voters and electoral administrators. Key aspects of the role include: Setting the strategic direction for UK-wide public awareness campaigns, adapting content in response to legislative change, so that voters have accurate, up-to-date information. Leading the delivery of high-profile, multi-million-pound campaigns that drive voter registration, participation and engagement. Acting as the senior client for creative and media buying agencies, ensuring strong performance, evaluation and value for money. Overseeing the development and maintenance of accurate, accessible voter forms. Managing significant budgets, forecasting spend, and ensuring campaign activity remains within statutory limits. Providing inclusive, visible leadership to a multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement. This role plays a critical part in helping voters confidently participate in elections and in supporting the resilience of the UK's democratic system. About the team You will lead the Campaigns and Voter Materials Team, a specialist team combining expertise in public communications, marketing, and accessibility. The team works collaboratively across the Commission and with external partners to deliver campaigns and materials that are evidence-based, inclusive and trusted by voters and stakeholders. The culture is professional, supportive and outward-looking, with a strong focus on learning, innovation and continuous improvement. Who we're looking for This role would suit an experienced senior communications or campaigns leader who is motivated by public impact and complex national delivery. You are likely to bring: Significant experience leading large-scale public awareness or marketing campaigns, including paid-for advertising. Strong understanding of applying behavioural science and insight to improve campaign effectiveness. Proven experience managing agency contracts and complex supplier relationships. Confidence managing substantial budgets and operating within statutory or regulatory constraints. A track record of inclusive leadership, developing high-performing teams through change. The ability to interpret legislative or policy change and translate it into clear, effective public communications. Desirable: Behavioural change campaigns experience Agency experience of working with Public Sector Clients Central Government campaign experience Experience working in a regulated, public sector or politically sensitive environment would be advantageous, but is not essential. Why work for us? This is a rare opportunity to shape campaigns seen by millions of people across the UK and to make a direct contribution to democratic participation. 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) Study support for professional qualifications Ongoing learning and development opportunities Ride2Work, eye care vouchers and more How to apply We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. To help reduce unconscious bias and ensure all applicants are assessed solely on their skills, knowledge and experience, we use an anonymous recruitment process. When applying, please provide an anonymised CV which omits your protected characteristics and any personally identifiable information: Do not include: Your date of birth or age Gender, ethnicity, nationality or other personal identifiers A photo of yourself Remove educational dates as these are a clear indication of your age There is no requirement to include your primary education details. Do include: Your employment history including employers and dates of employment Explanation for gaps in your history Your duties, responsibilities and achievements If your CV contains personal details (such as your name or contact information), we will be unable to consider your application. Please double-check your documents before submitting, including the file name you use to save and upload your CV. Supporting disabled applicants Key dates Application deadline: 18th January 2026 (23:59) Interviews (1st stage): Week commencing 26th January 2026 Interviews (2nd stage): Week commencing 2nd February 2026 Anticipated start date: 4th May 2026 Applicants applying for a London-based role should expect to attend interviews in person. For applicants in devolved nations, interviews may be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams.
