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General information

Posting ID
6509
Type of employment
Permanent
Organisation
The Electoral Commission
Salary Banding MIN
£ 52420
Location
London
Salary Banding MAX
£ 55041
Workplace Type
Remote

Description & Requirements

Communications Manager (Internal and Corporate Communications)

1 X Permanent: Full time 36 hours per week

Salary: £52,420 – £55041 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 Communications Manager (Internal and Corporate Communications) you will manage the delivery of the Commission’s internal and corporate communications function, providing colleagues and stakeholders with timely, accurate, engaging and well-presented corporate information. You will be responsible for ensuring the Commission’s internal and corporate communications output aligns with the organisation’s strategic objectives, our mission, vision and values. 

You will line manage two senior officers and one officer.  They will be expected to advise senior colleagues on best practise internal communications and to evaluate the effectiveness of communications on an ongoing basis, adapting approaches as required.

On a day-to-day basis, you will be:

  • Lead and deliver the Commission’s internal communications activity across a number of key channels. Ensure major internal projects are well communicated and colleagues across the organisation receive the news and information they need in a timely and engaging manner. Manage and maintain a range of internal communications channels, include the intranet, weekly e-newsletter, regular all-staff meetings and an annual all-staff event.    
  • Deliver key corporate publications, including the Commission’s annual report and strategic plans. Use these publications to demonstrate the Commission’s impact and accountability to the public and the UK’s parliaments, and to communicate the Commission’s priorities, long-term vision and achievements. 
  • Lead, motivate and develop a team of three internal and corporate communications professionals to achieve objectives, foster learning, and maintain high standards of professionalism and responsiveness.
  • Build strong internal networks across the organisation so that any emerging issues are identified early and staff feel they understand the importance of internal communications when embarking on a new project, or updating an existing one. 
  • Provide communications advice to Executive Team and members of the Senior Leadership Group on engagement, messaging, timing and evaluation  
  • Help shape and maintain the Commission’s culture by reflecting the organisation’s values, mission, goals, and long-term strategic direction in the tone and content of communications activity. Use internal communications to connect colleagues to the Commission’s purpose. 

About the team

You will be supported in the role by the Head of the team, and the wider internal and corporate communications team. 

The role involves working closely with colleagues across the organisation, supporting teams and colleagues to communicate news and information about their work. You will advise and engage regularly with the Chief Executive and Executive Team, other senior staff, and other managers. 

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:

  • Significant experience of managing internal and corporate communications functions
  • Experience designing and delivering internal communications strategies that align with corporate goals 
  • Experience of leading and developing high-performing teams
  • Strong experience managing a range of internal communications channels, including online platforms
  • Strong experience of providing advice on communications best practice and innovation  
  • Experience of taking other professional disciplines into consideration when developing communication strategies, e.g. HR, finance. 
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex messages quickly and simply. 
  • A flexible approach to work and ability to manage changing requirements and business priorities as necessary 

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.

Supporting disabled applicants

The Electoral Commission is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. As part of our commitment, we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants. If you have a disability and meet the minimum essential criteria listed in the job description, you will be offered an interview.

To be considered under this scheme, please indicate this when you apply. We also welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace.

Key dates

  • Application deadline: 4th December 2025 (23:59)
  • Interviews (1st stage): TBC
  • There may be a 2nd stage interview

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.

 

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