Communications Officer (Digital)

Job title:Communications Officer (Digital)
Directorate: Communications, Policy and Research
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract until the end of May 2026
Salary: Based in London office £32,900 per annum / Outside London office £29,954 per annum
Location: Flexible
Who We Are

The Electoral Commission is the independent body which oversees elections and regulates political finance in the UK. It works to promote public confidence in the democratic process and to ensure its integrity. 

The role

We are looking for a digital communications professional to join our Digital Communications and Voter Engagement team.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Supporting teams across the organisation with digital communications projects, including website improvements and launching new sections Creating and updating website content using our content management system Creating social media content plans, copy and graphics Using tools such as Google Analytics to report on content performance Working with teams across the organisation on day to day content management

You will be part of a truly collaborative team who put the needs of voters at the heart of their work.

Experience required

The right person for this role will have experience working in a digital communications role, or equivalent.

They will have experience of creating digital content for both websites and social channels and will take a user-first approach to it.

They will be proactive, enthusiastic, and confident running their own projects. They will be confident working with different teams and managing conflicting priorities.

The successful candidate will have strong written and verbal communication skills, have an eye for detail, and be good at making sense of complex information.

Being able to use sound judgement and to think creatively about how to solve problems are also essential qualities in this role.

Working at the Electoral Commission

The Electoral Commission offers excellent terms and conditions, including flexible working hours, and the opportunity to join the Civil Service pension arrangements (dependent on scheme rules) which include a valuable range of benefits. 

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.

To Apply

The closing date for applications is 22 May 2024 at 23:59.

Interviews are provisionally set for the week commencing 27 May 2024.

We may use video conferencing tools for the interviews. We will confirm details with shortlisted candidates.

Please contact Natasha Brissenden if you would like to find out more information about this role on NBrissenden@electoralcommission.org.uk

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.