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.
The Office
Our Edinburgh office is based in the Quay building in Fountainbridge, offering a modern and welcoming place to work. Colleagues here will have access to an on-site gym, and the office benefits from impressive views across the city, including Edinburgh Castle. The building sits alongside the Union Canal, providing a pleasant setting for lunchtime walks or time outdoors, with a range of shops, cafés and amenities close by.
The office is conveniently located around a 12‑minute walk from Haymarket station, with excellent rail connections as well as frequent bus and tram services, making it easy to commute from across the city and beyond. Combined with our flexible and hybrid ways of working, the Quay building offers an attractive, well-connected and comfortable working environment.
About the team
You'll join a supportive and collaborative team of six colleagues within our Devolution and Law Directorate.
The Scotland team plays a key role in ensuring the views and needs of stakeholders across Scotland are understood and reflected in the Commission's work. We provide expert insight into Scotland's political and electoral environment, helping to support effective regulation, stakeholder engagement and well-run elections.
We're committed to creating an environment where colleagues can grow, learn from one another, and make a visible impact through meaningful work.
