Senior Communications Officer (Opens in new window)

Vacancy for Senior Communications Officer (Campaigns and Corporate Identity)
Salary:
£42,828 per annum
Location:
London
Job SummaryJob title: Senior Communications Officer (Campaigns and Corporate Identity)Directorate: Communications, Policy and ResearchFull time, Fixed Term Contract until 31 December 2024Salary: £42,828 per annum (London office-based)Location: LondonAre you an ambitious communicator looking to develop your career at an organisation playing a vital role in our democracy?We are seeking a Senior Communications Officer to join our Campaigns and Corporate Identity team.Who we areThe 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.The Campaigns and Corporate Identity team is responsible for delivering major public awareness campaigns to ensure that as many people as possible are able to take part in the democratic process. We also lead on the organisation’s internal communications and manage the use of its corporate identity in publications and branded materials.Who we’re looking forYou’ll need to be proactive and enthusiastic, able to manage work within your brief and to juggle conflicting requirements of different stakeholders to deliver outcomes that meet our objectives. This is exciting and fast paced work which is vital in supporting our democracy and public awareness of elections.You’ll need to be self-motivated in order to take ownership of your work, and you will be a helpful colleague - supporting the work of others and contributing to work across the organisation. You will be able to develop new skills and apply for training opportunities as well as get involved in things that interest you in the wider Commission.What you’ll be doingSome of your key responsibilities will be to:Lead on the delivery of key workstreams within our voter ID campaign, including creative production, mass advertising planning and deployment, and budget management, and campaign monitoring and evaluationOwn key external relationships with advertising and creative agencies and other partner organisationsTo lead on, and support, corporate identity activity including managing the production of corporate publicationsSupport the wider team’s work in delivering strategic corporate objectivesRepresenting the team in various organisation-wide environmentsWhat we offerWe offer excellent terms and conditions, including hybrid working, flexible working hours and the opportunity to join the Civil Service pension (dependent on scheme rules).How to applyYou can apply for this role on our website with a supporting statement outlining how your experience and skills meet the essential criteria in the job description.The closing date for applications is Wednesday 19 July 2023 at 23:59PM, and interviews will take place in the week starting 31 July 2023. We may use video conferencing tools for the interviews. We will confirm details with shortlisted candidates.Please see job specification and description attached.
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