The organisation
We are looking for a proactive and engaged public relations and communications professional to help raise our profile and deliver a high-quality press office service for the Electoral Commission.

The Commission plays a vital role in maintaining the legitimacy of our democracy, working across the four nations of the UK. It works closely with parties and campaigners to create a strong culture of compliance and ensures the processes of registering voters, and casting votes, are carried out rigorously and transparently.

The opportunity
As a member of our press team, you will work closely with our media relations manager, the wider external communications team and Commission colleagues to prepare press releases on our regulatory, policy and voter information work. You will be responsible for responding to national and local media enquiries, building effective working relationships with a range of external stakeholders, including senior national political journalists, and preparing Commission spokespeople for press meetings and interviews.

Key skills and experience required:

• Experience of preparing media handling plans
• Drafting and proofing copy to a high standard for press releases, comment pieces, and media briefings
• Responding to enquiries from journalists in an informative and timely manner
• Implementing proactive and creative PR strategies and media evaluations
• Working in partnership with external organisations, including local authorities, charities, and civil society organisations, on joint media activity

Working at 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 to ensure its integrity. We offer excellent terms and conditions, including flexible working hours and the opportunity to join the Civil Service pension arrangements (dependant on scheme rules).

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