Senior Community Engagement Lead (Hybrid/Remote)

The Electoral Commission; Greater Manchester; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service Pension

Flexible working

30 days holiday

Hybrid working

Job summary

The Electoral Commission in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Community Engagement Officer to lead regional community engagement efforts. You will develop relationships with community organisations, local authorities and civil society groups, acting as a trusted representative while using local insight to drive participation.

Working in a newly established Community Engagement team, you will deliver targeted initiatives to reach under‑registered and under‑represented communities, balancing

Qualifications

• Experience building external stakeholder relationships.
• Experience delivering community engagement initiatives.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage strategic relationships with community partners and stakeholders.
• Deliver engagement activity that promotes democratic participation and voter awareness.
• Use insight and data to identify engagement opportunities and inform decisions.
• Lead partnership projects and cross‑regional initiatives.
• Provide expert advice on inclusive and accessible engagement approaches.
• Represent the Commission at community events, meetings and forums.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Community engagement

Partnership development

Data-informed decisions

Job description

The Electoral Commission in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Community Engagement Officer to lead regional community engagement efforts. You will develop relationships with community organisations, local authorities and civil society groups, acting as a trusted representative while using local insight to drive participation.

Working in a newly established Community Engagement team, you will deliver targeted initiatives to reach under‑registered and under‑represented communities, balancing