About the Electoral Commission The Electoral Commission is the independent body which oversees elections and regulates political finance in the UK. We work to promote public confidence in the democratic process and ensure its integrity. We are responsible for ensuring that political parties and campaigners in the UK comply with the laws in place to ensure transparency and free and fair elections. About the role We are recruiting for the Head of External Communications, a senior leadership position in our Communications, Policy and Research directorate. The External Communications Team is made up of 11 communications specialists working across press, public affairs and customer services. The team plays a vital role in maintaining political and public confidence in the Commission, and coordinating consistent and engaging external messaging. The Head of External Communications leads the strategic and operational delivery of the Commission''s: Engagement with parliamentarians and government Proactive and reactive media engagement programme Customer services function, providing accurate and timely information to voters. The team is responsible for ensuring stakeholders understand the Commission''s work and value. It is engaged in communicating the Commission''s recommendations for improvement to the electoral system and in advocating for everyone who participates in elections, including voters, parties, campaigners, candidates and electoral administrators. The Head of External ..... full job details .....