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- Full-time
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- Presentation skills
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- Annual leave
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- £40,501 - £47,639 a year
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- £40,000 - £45,000 a year
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Senior research Officer

The Electoral Commission -
Edinburgh

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£40,031 - £42,033 a year
10 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Report writing
Report generation
Research
Analysis skills
Presentation skills
Communication skills
Analytics

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Details

Reference number

476198

Salary

£40,031 - £42,033

Working from home allowance

A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

GBP

Job grade

Other

Band C

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

TEC - Research

Type of role

Other

Working pattern

Full-time

Number of jobs available

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Location

Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh

About the job

Job summary

About the Electoral Commission

The Electoral Commission is the UKs independent body overseeing elections and regulating political finance. Everything we do is about ensuring trust, participation, and integrity in the democratic process.

As we continue to deliver our five-year Corporate Plan, the Commission is building on a period of growth and change, expanding our workforce and modernising how we deliver our services to better support the needs of a changing democracy. As our organisation develops and adapts to meet future challenges, this post will play a vital part in supporting that progress and helping ensure we remain responsive to the democratic needs of voters, campaigners, parties and electoral administrators across the UK.

Job description

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Electoral Commission as a Senior Research Officer and contribute directly to strengthening democracy across the UK. Research plays a critical role in informing the Commission's work, helping us understand the experiences of voters, campaigners and electoral administrators, evaluate electoral events, and provide robust evidence to support policy development and decision-making.

Working within a dynamic research environment, you will lead quantitative research projects, from initial design through to analysis and reporting. You will work closely with colleagues across the Commission and manage relationships with external research suppliers to ensure projects are delivered to a high standard and provide meaningful insight.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading and managing research projects using primarily quantitative methodologies
Collecting/ quality assuring/ analysing/ reporting on data provided by local authorities to the commission including voter registration and electoral administrative data.
Analysing complex data and translating findings into clear, actionable recommendations
Managing commissioned research and relationships with external suppliers
Producing reports, briefings and presentations for a variety of audiences
Promoting research findings through publications, stakeholder engagement and events
Providing expert insight on issues relating to electoral registration, elections, referendums and political finance
Supporting planning activities, budget monitoring and the successful delivery of the wider research programme

About the team

You will join the Research Team, which is responsible for delivering the Commission's research programme and providing the evidence base that underpins our regulatory, policy and public engagement work.

The team works across a broad portfolio of high-profile projects, including public opinion research, electoral data analysis, evaluations of elections and referendums, and research into political finance. The team's insights help shape Commission priorities, inform stakeholders across the electoral community, and contribute to improving democratic participation and transparency throughout the UK.

The team is collaborative, supportive and committed to delivering high-quality research with real-world impact. Working closely with colleagues from across the organisation, you will have opportunities to develop your expertise while contributing to work that directly influences the democratic process.

Person specification

Who were looking for

We're looking for an experienced researcher with strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment. You will be confident working with a range of stakeholders, presenting evidence clearly, and using research to support informed decision-making.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

Experience designing, managing and delivering complex research projects
Strong knowledge of quantitative research methods
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
The ability to interpret complex information and communicate findings effectively to different audiences
Experience managing relationships with external research suppliers or stakeholders
Strong written and verbal communication skills
The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work to deadlines
Strong knowledge of excel. Experience with Power BI useful although not essential.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £40,031, The Electoral Commission contributes £11,596 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides .

Why work for us?
This is an opportunity to deliver research that has a tangible impact on democracy in the UK. You will work on high-profile projects that influence electoral policy, regulation and practice, while developing your expertise across a diverse and challenging research portfolio.
The role offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders, opportunities to shape strategic decisions, and excellent professional development within a respected and independent organisation.
The Office:
Our offices provide welcoming, collaborative spaces where colleagues can connect, share ideas and work together across teams. Whether based in Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh or working remotely, you will be part of a supportive working environment that balances the benefits of in-person collaboration with the flexibility of hybrid working.
The Benefits:
We offer a strong total reward package, including
- Flexible working and hybrid model for office-based staff, with a minimum of 40% of working time spent in the office
- Flexi-time scheme, allowing flexible hours with the option to accrue and take flexi leave
- 28 days annual leave (raising to 30 days) + Bank holidays
- Civil Service pension scheme (28.97% employer contribution)
- Performance-related pay

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

How to apply

We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. To help reduce unconscious bias and ensure all applicants are assessed solely on their skills, knowledge and experience, we use an anonymous recruitment process.

When applying, please provide an anonymised CV which omits your protected characteristics and any personally identifiable information:

Do not include:

Your name, address, phone number, email or other contact details
Your date of birth or age
Gender, ethnicity, nationality or other personal identifiers
A photo of yourself
Remove educational dates as these are a clear indication of your age
There is no requirement to include your primary education details.

Do include:

Your employment history including employers and dates of employment
Explanation for gaps in your history
Your duties, responsibilities and achievements

If your CV contains personal details (such as your name or contact information), we will be unable to consider your application. Please double-check your documents before submitting, including the file name you use to save and upload your CV.

Supporting disabled applicants

The Electoral Commission is proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. As part of this commitment, we aim to prioritise interviews for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria listed in the job description.

There may, however, be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. For example, during periods of exceptionally high application volumes or seasonal recruitment activity, the Commission may need to limit the overall number of interviews offered to both disabled and non-disabled applicants.

If you have a disability and would like to be considered under this commitment, please indicate this when you apply. We also welcome requests for reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process or within the workplace.

Key dates

Application deadline: Monday 24th August 2026 (23:59)
Interviews (1st stage): Week commencing 7th September. Candidates should also expect to complete a short task in advance of interview.
Interviews (2nd stage): Week commencing TBC
Anticipated start date: TBC

Interviews are expected to be conducted online via Microsoft Teams

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a standard (or equivalent) criminal record check.

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

UK nationals
nationals of the Republic of Ireland
nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements

Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

Name : Talent Acquisition Team
Email : [email protected]

Recruitment team

Email : [email protected]

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Raising a Concern About the Recruitment Process

At the Electoral Commission, we are committed to delivering fair, inclusive, and transparent recruitment. Our recruitment practices are guided by Civil Service values and comply with the Equality Act 2010 and other relevant legislation.

If you have concerns about the way a recruitment process has been conducted, we encourage you to raise them with us.

How to Make a Complaint

If you are dissatisfied with any aspect of our recruitment process, you can contact us directly by email:

[email protected]

Please include the following information:

The job title or reference number

A clear explanation of your concern

Any relevant supporting information

Your preferred contact details

We aim to respond to all complaints within two working days.

Our Commitment

All complaints are treated seriously and in confidence. They are handled in line with our Recruitment Policy and the relevant provisions of the Equality Act 2010, Employment Rights Act 1996, and the Data Protection Act 2018.

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