Policy & Operations Manager Scotland

Details
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Reference number

469168

Salary

£52,420 \- £55,041
Working from home allowance
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28\.97%
GBP

Job grade

Other### Contract type

Permanent### Type of role

Policy### Working pattern

Full\-time### Number of jobs available

1
Contents
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• Location


• About the job


• Benefits


• Things you need to know


• Apply and further information

Location
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EdinburghAbout the job
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Job summary

About the Electoral Commission

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

We are delivering an ambitious five\-year Corporate Plan focused on modernising how we operate and strengthening the impact we have across the UK. As part of this journey, we are expanding our teams and investing in the people who will help shape our future.

Job description

About the role

This is a pivotal role at the heart of our Scotland team, combining policy insight with operational leadership. You will play a key part in shaping and delivering our work, ensuring it meets the needs of voters, electoral administrators, and stakeholders across the democratic system.

You will lead on the development and delivery of policy and operational plans, working collaboratively across teams to ensure high\-quality outcomes and effective service delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the development and implementation of policy initiatives and operational plans


• Managing delivery of projects and programmes, ensuring deadlines and objectives are met


• Building strong relationships with internal teams, stakeholders and external partners


• Providing expert advice on electoral policy and operational matters


• Supporting continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to enhance how we work


• Contributing to strategic planning and organisational priorities

This role offers a unique opportunity to influence how elections are delivered and experienced across Scotland.

About the team

You will join a collaborative and purpose\-driven team committed to supporting a well\-run, transparent and trusted electoral system.

The team works closely with colleagues across the UK, combining expertise in policy, operations and stakeholder engagement. We value openness, respect and shared ownership, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute and thrive.

Person specification

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for someone who brings both strategic thinking and a practical approach to delivery. You will be comfortable navigating complexity, building relationships, and driving work forward in a fast\-moving environment.

You may come from a policy, public sector, regulatory or operational background, or bring transferable experience from another sector.

We would particularly welcome candidates who can demonstrate:

• Experience of developing and delivering policy or operational programmes


• Strong project and stakeholder management skills


• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage a range of audiences


• Analytical thinking and problem\-solving skills


• The ability to work collaboratively and lead across teams


• A commitment to public service and the values of the Electoral Commission

Benefits
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Alongside your salary of £52,420, The Electoral Commission contributes £15,186 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?

Joining the Electoral Commission means being part of an organisation with real purpose and impact. You will have the opportunity to work on issues that matter to democracy while developing your career in a supportive and inclusive environment.

We offer a strong total reward package, including:

• Flexible working and hybrid model (40% office minimum)


• 28 rising to 30 days annual leave \+ bank holidays


• Civil Service pension scheme (28\.97% employer contribution) and more.

Things you need to know
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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


• Educational dates (as these indicate age)


• 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: 14th July 2026 (23:59\)


• Interviews (1st stage): Week commencing 3rd August 2026


• Interviews (2nd stage): Week commencing TBC


• Anticipated start date: October 2026

Interviews may be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams or in\-person.

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

Successful candidates must undergo a 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 .Apply and further information
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Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.### Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : Talent Acquisition Team


• Email : recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk

Further information

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:

recruitment@electoralcommissi

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