AMS PSR

Interim Head of Compliance and Transparency

Basis: Fixed Term Contract – 6 months, 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 – 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. This post plays a central role in that journey.

About the role

This is a key leadership position providing strategic oversight of the Commission’s compliance and transparency functions during a period of legislative and structural transition.

The Interim Head of Compliance and Transparency will:

This is a high-profile role that requires calm, confident leadership and sound regulatory judgement. It offers an opportunity to make a significant contribution to maintaining transparency and confidence in political finance at a pivotal time.

About the team

The Compliance and Transparency Team ensures regulated entities meet their financial and reporting obligations under political finance law.

The team’s ethos is professional, collaborative and highly committed to upholding public confidence in democracy. Working closely with colleagues in Party Registration, Political Finance Online (PFO), Legal, and Research, the team supports the delivery of major legislative and digital transformation projects.

Joining this team provides the opportunity to lead a capable and dedicated group through a period of meaningful change and to shape future regulatory practice.

Who we’re looking for

We are seeking an experienced senior leader with regulatory or financial compliance expertise who can bring stability, clarity and assurance.

You will:

A background in accountancy, audit, or financial governance would be advantageous.

Why work for us?

The Electoral Commission offers a highly flexible, inclusive and supportive workplace where your expertise can make a tangible difference to UK democracy.

You will gain:

We offer a strong total reward package, including:

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:

Do include:

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 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

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.