Communications Officer

Ellwood Atfield; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the UK is searching for a Communications Officer to support its public affairs agenda. This pivotal role will require excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of political environments. The successful candidate will engage with stakeholders and aid in promoting the organization's objectives.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Civil Service pension arrangements

Valuable range of benefits

Qualifications

• Experience writing briefings and responding to requests for information.

Responsibilities

• Engage directly with key senior stakeholders.
• Promote the Commission, its work and the value it brings.
• Support the delivery of key public affairs campaigns.

Skills

Excellent knowledge of Westminster and Whitehall

Excellent interpersonal skills

Job description

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We are currently seeking an outstanding professional communicator to join the Electoral Commission's team as a Communications Officer, to assist the new Public Affairs Manger to successfully deliver the Commission’s objectives. This position will play a crucial part in helping to deliver a more positive, proactive, energetic and campaigning approach to the Electoral Commission’s public affairs activity.

The Electoral Commission is the independent body which oversees elections and regulates political finance in the UK. It works to promote public confidence in the democratic process and to ensure its integrity.

The person in this role will need to use their initiative and excellent judgement to solve problems and achieve outcomes that meet the Commission’s objectives. Reacting to fast-moving issues – such as political finance investigations or electoral administration matters – will be combined with a need to support the development of long-term plans to build relationships and protect and enhance the Commission’s reputation.

Responsibilities

• Engage directly with key senior stakeholders
• Promote the Commission, its work and the value it brings
• Support the delivery of key public affairs campaigns
• Deliver effective public affairs support to internal clients
• Report to senior management on political activity

Experience

• Excellent knowledge of Westminster and Whitehall
• Experience writing briefings and responding to requests for information
• Great interpersonal skills

This is an exciting time to join the Commission and to be part of driving a new agenda to support our democracy. 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.