Regulation Reform Manager

Overview

Job title:

Regulation Reform ManagerDirectorate:

Electoral Administration and RegulationStarting salary band:

Band D, £52,420- £55,041 per annum. London-based employees receive an additional £3,217 London weighting. A £312 tax-free working from home allowance is also payable annually.Contract:

Full-time and PermanentLocation:

London, Cardiff, Belfast or Edinburgh (Hybrid – min. 2 days in office) or Remote (UK)About the Electoral CommissionThe Electoral Commission is the UK’s independent body overseeing elections and regulating political finance. Everything we do is about ensuring trust, participation, and integrity in the democratic process.About the role

This role plays a pivotal part in shaping the future of the UK political finance system. As the postholder, you’ll lead the planning and coordination of operational changes required by upcoming legislative reforms, ensuring they are delivered effectively and on time. On a day-to-day basis, you will:Develop and oversee detailed plans to implement complex reformsWork closely with Policy, Legal Digital and Communications teams to assess impacts and ensure workabilityEngage with stakeholders across the UK to provide expert advice and influence decision-makingMonitor progress, risks and dependencies and implement mitigation strategies to maintain deliveryThis role directly supports the Commission’s mission to ensure transparency and fairness in the political finance system, strengthening public trust in the democratic process.About the team

The Regulatory Support team provides advice and guidance to parties and campaigners to ensure they understand the political finance laws and their obligations. The team plays a key role in advocating for its stakeholders to ensure any changes to the law are workable and evidence based. They are also responsible for ensuring the regulated community can prepare and understand how any new legislation applies.Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who is a skilled leader with a good understanding of electoral law, political finance or legislative reform. You’ll bring proven experience of managing complex change, building stakeholder relationships and delivering outcomes.You’ll be successful if you can:Take ownership of projects – shaping their scope, driving delivery and celebrating measurable resultsTranslate complex ideas into clear, compelling messages – influencing and gaining buy in from colleagues at all levelsThink big picture, while mastering the details – ensuring strategic goals are met without losing sight of operational precisionBalance risk and opportunities – making confident decisions that move projects forward and deliver impactJuggle priorities with ease – planning and organising your time to meet multiple deadlines without compromising qualityWhy work for us

This is a pivotal moment to join the Commission. The UK government has recently published an ambitious Elections Strategy setting out bold reforms, we’re at the forefront of shaping the future of democracy. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of elections, work at the heart of democratic innovation and make an impact on electoral reform.We offer a strong total reward package, including:Flexible working and hybrid model (40% office minimum)28 rising to 30 days annual leave + bank holidaysCivil Service pension scheme (28.97% employer contribution)Study support for professional qualificationsOngoing learning and development opportunitiesRide2Work, eye care vouchers and moreHow to apply

We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. To reduce unconscious bias and ensure all applicants are assessed solely on their skills, knowledge and experience, we use an

anonymous recruitment process .Please submit:An

anonymised CV , which must

not

include:Your name, address, contact details, date of birth, gender, ethnicity, or any other personal identifiersNames of educational institutions or dates of educationEmployment history older than 10 years (unless directly relevant and explicitly required in the person specification)An

anonymised supporting statement , clearly outlining how you meet the essential criteria listed in the job description.If a

specific qualification

is required (e.g. a chartered status), you may include its title (e.g. “CIPFA-qualified accountant”) but

not

the awarding body or dates.If the role only asks for general education (e.g. “educated to degree level or equivalent”), simply state this—no further detail is needed.Failure to comply with these anonymisation instructions may result in your application being withdrawn.Supporting disabled applicantsThe Electoral Commission is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. As part of our commitment, we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants. If you have a disability and meet the minimum essential criteria listed in the job description, you will be offered an interview.To be considered under this scheme, please indicate this when you apply. We also welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace.Key dates

Application deadline: Wednesday 17 th September 2025 (23:59).Interviews (1st stage): Wednesday 24 th September.Applicants applying for a London-based role should expect to attend interviews in person. For applicants in devolved nations, interviews may be conducted virtually via Microsoft ..... full job details .....