Regulatory Case Worker
Description
- Job grade: Other
- Contract type: Permanent
- Type of role: Other
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Number of jobs available: 1
Location
About the job
Job summary
Basis: Permanent, Full time 36 hours Per Week
A £312 tax-free working from home allowance is also payable annually.
Location: Cardiff, Belfast or Edinburgh (Hybrid – min. 2 days in office) or Remote (UK)
Benefits: Outstanding benefits including Civil Service Pension Scheme, flexible working, 28+ days holiday, and more.
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.
As we enter a bold new chapter under our five-year Corporate Plan, we are increasing our workforce and transforming how we plan and deliver core services. This post plays a central role in that journey.
Job description
About the role
We are looking for a Regulatory Case Worker to support the effective triage, assessment and progression of information relating to potential breaches of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act (PPERA). This is a key role within our regulatory framework, ensuring cases are assessed promptly, consistently and evidenced to a high standard.
In this role, you will:
- Triage and analyse information relating to matters of regulatory concern
- Evaluate evidence and apply PPERA legislation to identify potential breaches
- Manage a varied caseload with strong record‑keeping and timely progression
- Prepare clear and concise written assessments, internal reports and referrals
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including political entities, complainants and legal colleagues
- Present cases and respond to detailed questions from the Regulatory Action Panel
- Contribute to proactive, project based regulatory work
This post offers exposure to complex regulatory issues, the opportunity to deepen your understanding of political finance, and the chance to directly influence fair and evidence based regulatory decisions.
About the team
You will join the Regulatory Action Panel (RAP) team, a collaborative and fast‑paced part of the Regulation directorate. The team works closely with monitoring, enforcement, registrations and compliance colleagues to ensure high‑quality, consistent and transparent decision‑making. The culture is supportive, analytical and mission driven, perfect for someone who enjoys meaningful work with tangible public impact
Person specification
Who we’re looking for
This role would suit someone with experience in regulatory casework, complaints handling, investigations or paralegal work, particularly those comfortable interpreting legislation or regulatory frameworks. You’ll thrive if you enjoy distilling complex information, working at pace and applying sound judgement.
We’re looking for someone with:
- Experience assessing information for compliance, breaches or statutory irregularities
- Strong analytical skills and ability to make risk-based recommendations
- Excellent written communication and the ability to summarise complex issues clearly
- Confident stakeholder communication
- Highly organised case management and accurate record‑keeping
A legal qualification is welcome but not essential. We are not seeking qualified lawyers.
Benefits
Why work for us?
You’ll gain exposure to political finance regulation, decision-making processes and cross directorate working, with strong opportunities for development and career progression within regulatory and analytical roles.
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)
- Study support for professional qualifications
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Ride2Work, eye care vouchers and more
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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: Thursday 5th november (23:59)
- Interviews (1st stage): Week commencing 16th November
- Interviews (2nd stage): Week commencing TBC
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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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) (opens in a new window)
- 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
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : Talent Acquisition Team
- Email : recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk
Further information
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@electoralcommission.org.uk
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.
If you require this information in an alternative format, or need additional support, please contact us at recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk or call 020 7271 0500.
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