Skip to content

General information

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

Description & Requirements

Compliance & Transparency Manager

Basis: Permanent, Full time 36 hours per week

Salary: £52,420 - £55,041

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. 

About the role

This is a senior leadership role with national impact.

As Compliance & Transparency Manager, you will oversee and manage the Compliance and Transparency function for political finance, managing the receipt, review and preparation of reporting of all statutory reports from political parties, campaigners and others.

Key aspects of the role include:

  • Joint operational management responsibility for the Compliance and Transparency function, ensuring work meets timescales and adheres to Commission policies, procedures, and responsibilities. 
  • Oversee day-to-day implementation of the compliance programme, establishing and maintaining effective monitoring and reporting systems. 
  • Communicate key findings to leadership and provide strategic recommendations. 
  • Provide effective line management to Compliance and Transparency staff, offering direction, support, and professional development in line with the Commission’s performance management framework. 
  • Manage procedures for receiving, preparing, and publishing statutory reports, including developing and revising processes based on good practice and experience. 
  • Review, update, and investigate data from relevant sources to ensure quality, accuracy, and timeliness for reporting and compliance purposes. 
  • Liaise with cross-functional teams to maintain optimal compliance data quality, remediate issues, and progress matters in line with non-compliance and Enforcement policies. 
  • Lead development and management of proactive advice to parties, campaigners, and cross-commission functions, including regulatory guidance, external communications, and media responses. 
  • Regularly review and update monitoring frameworks to reflect changing internal requirements and regulatory landscapes. 
  • Assist and coordinate new initiatives, including those involving business change.

About the team

The post-holder will liaise with colleagues across the Commission to ensure the effective management of the responsibilities of the post. The post-holder will also represent the Commission externally for areas relating to political finance, compliance and transparency issues, with a particular focus on developing and maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders amongst political parties and campaigners. 

Who we’re looking for

  • Relevant certification/qualifications in audit, compliance, risk, governance, or related fields 
  • Experience in compliance, risk management, financial crime mitigation activities or a related field, preferably within political finance, regulation, or a professional services firm 
  • Proven experience in team leadership 
  • Proven experience of managing projects 
  • Proven experience of engaging stakeholders at all levels 
  • Understanding of political finance and party funding with ability to interpret financial returns and reports 
  • Knowledge of industry-specific regulations, legislation (PPERA), and standards 
  • Good analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to demonstrate a strong knowledge of PPERA requirements 
  • Strong people management and leadership skills with the ability to implement, embed, and supervise effective compliance 
  • Proficiency in Excel

Experience working in a regulated, public sector or politically sensitive environment would be advantageous, but is not essential. 

Why work for us?

This is a rare opportunity to shape campaigns seen by millions of people across the UK and to make a direct contribution to democratic participation.

We offer a strong total reward package, including:

  • Flexible working and hybrid model (40% office minimum)
  • 28 rising to 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • 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 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:

  • Your date of birth or age
  • Gender, ethnicity, nationality or other personal identifiers
  • A photo of yourself
  • Remove educational dates as these are a clear indication of your age
  • There is no requirement to include your primary education details.

Do include:

  • Your employment history including employers and dates of employment
  • Explanation for gaps in your history
  • Your duties, responsibilities and achievements

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 this commitment, we aim to prioritise interviews for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria listed in the job description.

There may, however, be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. For example, during periods of exceptionally high application volumes or seasonal recruitment activity, the Commission may need to limit the overall number of interviews offered to both disabled and non-disabled applicants.

If you have a disability and would like to be considered under this commitment, please indicate this when you apply. We also welcome requests for reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process or within the workplace.

Key dates

  • Application deadline: Sunday 25th January 2026 (23:59)
  • Interviews (1st stage): Week commencing 2nd February 2026
  • Interviews (2nd stage): TBC

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.

Apply