Interim Head of Compliance and Transparency
Contract Length: 6 Months
Location: Edinburgh, Cardiff or Belfast
Security Clearance: BPSS


Main Responsibilities:
• To own, lead, develop, oversee and manage the strategic and operational delivery of the following key areas of the Commission’s work:
o The registration of political parties and campaigners, and the ongoing maintenance of the Commission’s registers
o The receipt and publication of financial returns from political parties and campaigners regulated by the Commission
o Checking the financial returns from political parties and campaigners regulated by the Commission to ensure they comply with the statutory requirements
• To take evidence and risk-based decisions regarding regulatory matters in a fastpaced, high-profile and politically sensitive environment
• To take decisions in those areas set out by the Executive Scheme of Delegations.
• To own and manage Quality Management Systems and regulated financial information and data relating to those areas, ensuring procedures and information management/usage is best practice and in line with the Commission’s strategic priorities.
• To actively contribute to the leadership of the directorate by working effectively with other Heads of Service, including on overall regulatory strategy, supporting and where helpful and appropriate substituting for colleagues.
• As a senior manager and member of the Commission’s Senior Leadership Team, to actively contribute to the leadership of the Commission in line with its strategic priorities.
• To manage the relationships (from the above perspectives) with a wide range of political parties and campaigners, other regulated stakeholders and internal colleagues.
• To represent the Commission externally, in particular maintaining and developing senior level relationships with political parties, other campaigners, Governments across the UK, regulators and other stakeholders
• To lead and inspire the Registration, Compliance and Transparency Team to deliver excellent results in line with the Commission’s strategic priorities and to set challenging objectives for team members, ensure that they continue to develop their skills and expertise, and ensure high levels of performance.