Executive Support Officer

TheElectoral Commission are looking for two talented and enthusiastic Executive Support Officers to support their Directors and their wider senior leadership teams. 

Directorate: Chair and Chief Executive’s Office

Starting salary: £32,900 per annum

Job Type/Hours: Full time & Permanent 

Location: London (EC1Y 8YZ)

Working at the Electoral Commission

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 to ensure its integrity.

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

Executive Support Officer - The Role

As a member of the Chair and Chief Executive’s Office you will be providing support to our Executive Team. The role will focus on providing the right support in a proactive way to allow our directors to get on with the strategic elements of their role.

We are looking for two talented and enthusiastic Executive Support Officers to support our Directors and their wider senior leadership teams. 

Previous experience in a similar role or with an interest in legal or regulatory matters would be an advantage, but more importantly you will be self-motivated, pro-active, possess excellent administrative and IT skills and be comfortable working in a rapidly changing environment.

Executive Support Officer - Who we are looking for

To be successful in this role, you will need to have: 

- Strong organisational and problem solving skills 

- Experience of actively managing busy schedules

- Diary management skills

- An ability to prioritise and work quickly and effectively to meet urgent deadlines 

- Good interpersonal skills and an ability to build strong collaborative working relationships with people at all levels

- Excellent IT skills, especially competent in the use of Microsoft Office

- Effective communication skills, both written and oral 

- Excellent attention to detail

Executive Support Officer – Benefits:

- Opportunity to join the Civil Service pension arrangements, with a valuable range of benefits (subject to scheme rules)

- Opportunity to work in an inclusive culture that welcomes applications from all backgrounds

- Chance to be part of a diverse workforce that can better adapt to and reflect the needs of society

- Opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through learning and development

- Interest-free season ticket loan (after 2 months service)

- Generous holiday entitlement of 27.5 days (full time employee) plus public holidays, rising with length of service to 30 days

- Enhanced Family Friendly provisions (for maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, and adoption)

- Flexible, hybrid working or remote working available

- Cycle to Work Scheme (salary sacrifice scheme)

- Reward voucher schemes (via nomination)

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.

Application process:

The closing date for applications is Thursday 25th July 2024 at 23:59. Interviews will be held w/c 05th August 2024. We may use video conferencing tools for the interviews. We will inform shortlisted candidates of the relevant details.

To submit your application for this role, please click “Apply” now. You can apply for this role online with a supporting statement showing how you meet the criteria in the job description.

Please contact Antonia Merrick - Business Manager to the Chair and Chief Executive if you have any queries.

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.