Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid – min. 2 days in office)

Benefits: Outstanding benefits including Civil Service Pension Scheme, flexible working, 28+ days holiday, and more.

About the role

As a Senior Regulation & Campaigning Officer, you'll provide advice, guidance and support to a diverse range of political stakeholders across Scotland. You'll help interpret and explain complex regulatory requirements, support compliance with electoral law, and contribute to the Electoral Commission's wider work in Scotland.

No two days are the same. You might be responding to enquiries from campaigners, delivering guidance to political stakeholders, representing the Commission at meetings and events, or supporting work on emerging electoral and political finance issues.

This role offers exposure to high-profile and politically sensitive matters, making it an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys stakeholder engagement, problem-solving, and is interested in developing specialist expertise in electoral law.

Who we’re looking for

We're interested in people who can bring strong transferable skills and a genuine enthusiasm for learning.

You may have worked in regulation, compliance, governance, public affairs, policy, customer engagement, stakeholder relations, public sector organisations, or another environment where you've had to build relationships, influence others, and communicate complex information clearly.

To be successful, you'll be able to demonstrate:

• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Confidence engaging and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive approach to learning and developing new knowledge and expertise.
• Strong attention to detail and sound judgement.
• Political impartiality

Knowledge of Scotland's political and electoral landscape would be advantageous, but it is not essential. We will provide training and support to help you develop the specialist knowledge needed to succeed in the role.