About the role

As a Senior Electoral Practice and Performance Adviser, you will play a key role in supporting the effective delivery of elections and electoral registration services across Wales. Working closely with Electoral Registration Officers (EROs), Returning Officers (ROs), local authorities and other electoral stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing professional advice and guidance on electoral law, policy and practice to electoral administrators across Wales.
• Delivering and supporting the Commission's performance standards framework for Returning Officers and Electoral Registration Officers.
• Analysing electoral performance information, identifying trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Building strong relationships with local authorities, the Electoral Management Board for Wales and other key stakeholders.
• Developing guidance, resources and reports that support the delivery of high-quality electoral services.
• Leading specific projects and workstreams while managing your own portfolio of work.

Who we’re looking for

We're looking for a proactive, analytical and collaborative professional who enjoys solving complex problems, building productive relationships and influencing positive change.

You'll be comfortable working independently while managing multiple priorities and engaging confidently with stakeholders at all levels. You'll have excellent judgement, strong communication skills and a genuine interest in supporting democratic processes and public services.

We're particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:

• Experience providing advice, guidance or support on complex operational, regulatory, governance or policy matters.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Experience analysing information, identifying trends and making evidence-based recommendations.
• The ability to manage projects, workstreams and competing priorities effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• The confidence to influence, negotiate and work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
• High levels of integrity, impartiality and commitment to public service

Welsh language skills are desirable in this role would be advantageous but is not essential.