The Electoral Commission are looking for a Senior Regulatory Support Adviser to join their regulatory support team. Salary: Band: C grade: £40,031 - £42,033 per annum DOE Location: London, Cardiff, Edinburgh or Belfast office locations (Hybrid 3 Days WFH) or Homebased (London allowance of £3,217 on top of base salary) Job Type: Full – Time, Permanent Close Date: 15 May at 23:59 About Us: The Electoral Commission is the independent body which oversees elections and regulates political finance in the UK. We’re here to ensure the UK’s elections are well-run and the public have confidence in democratic processes. Senior Regulatory Support Adviser - The Role: As part of the regulatory support team, you’ll work closely with the Regulatory Support Manager and Guidance Team to help political parties, campaigners, agents, and volunteers understand election and party finance laws. You’ll design and deliver engagement strategies, promote our support services, and respond to stakeholder enquiries. Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder networks are key to ensuring our guidance is accessible, timely, and valued. Senior Regulatory Support Adviser - Key Responsibilities: - Lead the design and delivery of briefing events, webinars, and advice surgeries to support compliance with electoral law, both year-round and ahead of key events - Develop and implement engagement strategies to promote our support services, ensuring accessibility for parties and campaigners of all sizes and experience levels - Build and maintain strong relationships with a wide range of political stakeholders, representing the Commission at relevant meetings - Gather feedback from stakeholders to assess and improve the effectiveness of the Commission’s guidance and resources - Work with the Regulatory Support Manager to expand the use of digital tools and online portals to better meet stakeholder needs - Identify high-impact opportunities for proactive support and ensure our approach remains risk-led and proportionate Senior Regulatory Support Adviser – You: - Educated to at least GCSE/O Level standard or have equivalent relevant experience - Experienced in building and managing relationships with external stakeholders - Committed to delivering high-quality customer service, including handling challenging or demanding stakeholders - Skilled in sourcing accurate information using various methods, with strong attention to detail - Confident in providing clear information to the public or stakeholders - Proven track record of delivering results and driving continuous improvement Why Join Us As a Senior Regulatory Support Adviser, you will benefit from: - A culture of flexible working, such as flexi scheme, homeworking and compressed hours - Automatic enrolment into the Civil Service Pension Scheme, with an employer contribution of 28.97% - A working from home allowance of £312 per annum is paid as a tax-free working from home allowance - A minimum of 28 days of paid annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays increasing up to a maximum of 30 days after 4 years - An extensive range of learning & professional development opportunities, which all staff are actively encouraged to pursue - Eye care vouchers, Ride 2 Work and an opportunity to sell up to 5 days annual leave at the end of the annual leave period - A hybrid office/home based working model where staff will spend a norm of 40% of their time in the office Application Process: We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects society and supports democracy. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and offer opportunities for growth through learning and development. To support our anonymous recruitment process, please remove all personal identifiers (e.g. name, age, ethnicity) from your application. Supporting Statement: Your statement should also be anonymous and clearly outline how your skills and experience meet the job criteria and person specification. Closing date is Thursday 15 May at 23:59. Please note, we may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.