Regional Manager x 2

The Electoral Administration and Guidance Directorate is responsible for the provision of guidance and support to Electoral administrators to enable them to provide excellent electoral and registration services. The English Regional Teams undertake this work across England., We are recruiting two Regional Managers, responsible for our work in either the North of England or the Midlands., The Regional Manager - North/Midlands is responsible for delivering the Commissions priorities in either the Northeast and Northwest of England and Yorkshire and the Humber regions, or the West and East Midlands regions, through the ongoing provision of advice, support and challenge to local authorities in the delivery of electoral and registration services.

The post-holder will be responsible for developing and maintaining a comprehensive understanding of the nature of their regions and the challenges faced by the relevant local authorities. This will assist and enhance the risk-based approach to performance monitoring and support against the performance standards and will enable the Commission to better challenge them to meet the standards. Both Regional Manager Roles lead one Regional Liaison Officer who supports this work.

The successful candidate will need to develop and maintain effective relationships with key external stakeholders, including Electoral Registration Officers and Returning Officers and local authority chief executives.

The role will require regular travel within the relevant regions., Anonymous CV: To adhere to our commitment to anonymous recruitment, ensure all references to educational institutions (years of attendance for primary and secondary education) and personal information are removed. This allows us to assess candidates based solely on their knowledge and skills, free from bias related to background, gender, or ethnicity.

You will have a strong understanding of how local government works across Great Britain alongside a knowledge of electoral administration within that context.

The successful candidate will need to have experience of working autonomously, be able to build and maintain working relationships and to influence a range of stakeholders on a regular basis.

The Electoral Commission offers excellent terms and conditions, including flexible working hours, and the opportunity to join the Civil Service pension arrangements (dependent on scheme rules) which include a valuable range of benefits.

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.

The Electoral Commission is the independent body that regulates party and election finance, sets standards for well-run elections and encourages people to register to vote.