Communications and Press Officer

Location and Contract: London or ITF Regional Hub, Permanent, Full‑Time

Job Summary: We are looking for an experienced professional with a blend of communications and media experience to push forward a union‑led strategic communications agenda and enhance the ITF’s position in the media as the global voice of transport workers. This hands‑on role will span communications and media work across the ITF.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver solidarity and support to local, national and global disputes, building communications that reinforce the critical role of transport workers worldwide.
• Develop strategies to support union‑led policies on health and safety, sustainability, etc., and raise global awareness of the struggle to advance transport workers’ rights.
• Implement communications strategies for the ITF’s industrial work programmes and priority campaigns, targeting diverse audiences including transport workers, employers, media, policy makers and political leaders.
• Lead the implementation of the ITF’s global media strategy, securing media coverage that raises awareness of the ITF’s work and priorities internationally.
• Monitor media coverage, evaluate impact and provide insights to shape future media work.
• Develop communications content across the ITF’s industrial sections, including website news stories, in‑depth reports and support for ITF conferences, meetings and events.
• Maintain strong relationships and operate in a politically charged environment, showing growth mindset, global thinking, relational approach, receptiveness to feedback, diversity, integrity and transparency.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience in communications and media, particularly within a union or large organization.
• Strong writing, editing and content production skills across broadcast, print, online media and trade press.
• Ability to develop expert knowledge of policy and industrial issues and translate them into compelling communications.
• Experience in strategic communications across multiple sectors (e.g., sustainability, health and safety).
• Excellent relationship‑building, stakeholder engagement and political navigation skills.
• Growth mindset, diversity‑affirming, integrity, transparency.

Benefits:

This position is based at our London headquarters, with the option to work from regional offices where relevant salary and benefits will align with local standards.

Equal Opportunities Statement:

At the ITF, we are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our team and our affiliates. We see the diversity of our staff as a source of intelligence and our strength. This means that we work creatively to make the most of the unique experiences and perspectives. We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome all applications regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, migration status, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, disability, age, political opinions or trade union affiliation or activity.