The Electoral Commission
Niki Nixon currently serves as the Interim Director of Communications at The Electoral Commission, where leadership responsibilities include overseeing external affairs, digital and corporate communication, and multimedia public awareness campaigns, as well as promoting voter education and engagement. Previously, Niki held the position of Head of External Communications, managing a team focused on media relations and public affairs. Prior experience includes roles as Senior External Affairs Manager at L&Q and Head of Merger Communications at East Thames Limited, where Niki managed communication for a significant merger that formed one of the largest house builders in the UK. Additional roles span various positions in marketing and communications at Enviros Consulting. Educational qualifications include an MSc in Strategic Communication Leadership from The University of Huddersfield and a BA Joint Honours in French and Italian from the University of Leeds.
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The Electoral Commission
We are the independent body which oversees elections and regulates political finance in the UK. We work to promote public confidence in the democratic process and ensure its integrity. We enable the delivery of free and fair elections and referendums. This includes focussing on the needs of voters and addressing the changing environment to ensure every vote remains secure and accessible. We regulate political finance – taking proactive steps to increase transparency, ensure compliance and pursue breaches. We use our expertise to make and advocate for changes to our democracy, aiming to improve fairness, transparency and efficiency. We have UK wide responsibilities and are accountable to the UK Parliament, the Scottish Parliament and the Senedd. Our work is directed to meeting the needs of each of the four parts of the UK.