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Senior Community Engagement Specialist (London & South England) – The Electoral Commission

Salary: £40,031–£42,033 per year
Location: Brighton and Hove, Bristol, Gillingham (Kent), London, Reading, Southampton or Swindon
Contract: Permanent
Job type: Full-time
Working pattern: Hybrid, with at least 40% of working time spent in the office
Vacancies: 1
Closing date: 26 October 2026
Reference number: 487411
Visa sponsorship: Not stated in the job advert. Applicants must meet the advertised nationality and right-to-work requirements.

Job Overview

The Electoral Commission is recruiting a Senior Community Engagement Specialist to help increase public awareness, understanding and participation in democratic processes across London and South England.

This is an opportunity to join the Commission’s newly established Community Engagement team and help develop initiatives that reach under-registered and under-represented communities.

The successful candidate will build partnerships with community organisations, local authorities, civil society groups and community leaders. They will use local insight, stakeholder feedback and participation data to identify barriers to democratic participation and deliver effective engagement activities.

The role offers a salary of up to £42,033 per year, alongside a Civil Service pension, flexible working arrangements and generous annual leave.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage strategic relationships with community organisations, local authorities and other external stakeholders.
  • Deliver community engagement activities that promote voter awareness and democratic participation.
  • Use data, feedback and local insight to identify engagement opportunities and improve outcomes.
  • Lead partnership projects and collaborative initiatives across the assigned region.
  • Provide advice on inclusive and accessible approaches to community engagement.
  • Represent the Electoral Commission at community events, meetings and public forums.
  • Work with colleagues across voter engagement, research, campaigns and regional teams to reach diverse communities.

Essential Skills and Experience

The Electoral Commission is looking for an experienced engagement professional who can build effective partnerships and manage competing priorities.

Candidates should ideally have:

  • Experience building and maintaining external stakeholder relationships.
  • Experience delivering community engagement, outreach or public participation initiatives.
  • The ability to use data, feedback and insight to shape activities and improve results.
  • Strong communication, influencing and relationship-building skills.
  • The ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines effectively.
  • A genuine interest in working with communities and improving democratic participation.

Salary and Benefits

The successful candidate will receive a salary of £40,031–£42,033 per year, together with the following benefits:

  • Civil Service pension scheme with an employer contribution of 28.97%.
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
  • Flexi-time scheme, allowing employees to accrue and take flexi leave.
  • 28 days of annual leave, rising to 30 days, plus bank holidays.
  • Working-from-home allowance.
  • Performance-related pay.
  • Opportunities to contribute to nationally important democratic participation initiatives.
  • A collaborative working environment that supports learning and continuous improvement.

Working Arrangements and Location

The vacancy is advertised for London and South England, with the following locations available:

  • Brighton and Hove
  • Bristol
  • Gillingham, Kent
  • London
  • Reading
  • Southampton
  • Swindon

Applicants should apply for their preferred region. Although the Commission will try to appoint successful candidates to their preferred region, suitable candidates may be considered for another regional vacancy, subject to discussion and agreement.

The role follows a hybrid working model, with at least 40% of working time spent in the office.

Visa Sponsorship and Right to Work

The advert does not confirm whether Skilled Worker visa sponsorship or a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) is available.

The vacancy is broadly open to specified groups, including UK and Irish nationals, eligible Commonwealth nationals with the right to work in the UK, and certain EU, EEA and other eligible applicants who meet the stated nationality requirements.

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Applicants who require visa sponsorship should contact the recruitment team to confirm their eligibility before applying. Do not assume that sponsorship is available.

Application and Selection Process

Applications are assessed through an anonymous recruitment process. Candidates must submit an anonymised CV that focuses on their employment history, responsibilities and achievements.

Your CV must not include:

  • Your name, address, telephone number or email address.
  • Your date of birth or age.
  • Gender, ethnicity, nationality or other personal identifiers.
  • A photograph.
  • Education dates that could indicate your age.

Include your employment history, employers, employment dates, explanations for any gaps, and relevant duties, responsibilities and achievements. Primary education details are not required.

The Commission may withdraw applications containing personal information in the CV, so check your documents and filenames before submitting.

The Electoral Commission is a Disability Confident Employer. Eligible disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria may be prioritised for interview, although exceptions may apply when interview capacity is limited.

Key recruitment dates:

  • Application deadline: Monday, 26 October 2026, at 11:59 pm.
  • First-stage interviews: Week commencing 2 November 2026.
  • Second-stage interviews: To be confirmed.
  • Anticipated start date: To be confirmed.

Applicants for London-based roles should expect to attend interviews in person. Interviews for applicants in devolved nations may take place virtually via Microsoft Teams.

Successful candidates must undergo a standard criminal record check or equivalent, as well as baseline personnel security standard checks.

About the Electoral Commission

The Electoral Commission is the UK’s independent body responsible for overseeing elections and regulating political finance. Its work focuses on maintaining trust, participation and integrity in the democratic process.

The new Community Engagement team works across England to improve awareness and participation in democracy by developing partnerships, delivering outreach and reaching diverse communities.

Contact Information

For recruitment enquiries or concerns about the application process, contact:

Email: recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk

Include the job title or reference number 487411 when contacting the recruitment team.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should review the full vacancy details and submit their application through the official recruitment website before the deadline.

Application deadline: 26 October 2026.

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