The role
We target a variety of audiences including UNISON members, potential members, the public, politicians, employers and other key influencers as we look to deliver real change and improvements to public services.
We are looking for an experienced communications professional with strong campaigning skills and an enthusiastic and creative approach to promoting campaigns and messages to a wide range of audiences.
As part of our dedicated campaigns team you will need to work with colleagues at all levels of the union to develop crisp, engaging content to promote the union’s key benefits, priorities and recruitment campaigns.
You’ll have excellent written and wider communications skills, a knowledge and understanding of both online and offline communications and a passion for ensuring that an integrated communications plan delivers engaging and absorbing content.
You’ll have good social media skills and knowledge of how to use these channels as part of an integrated communications strategy.
You’ll be familiar with developing a campaign strategy, overseeing implementation and monitoring effectiveness.
You are always ready to roll up your sleeves and pitch in wherever you might be needed, a key trait for a team that balances long-term priorities with responsive campaigning.
Join a friendly team campaigning to improve working lives and defending the principles of properly funded public services.
Please note we currently operate an Interim Hybrid Working Policy, the successful candidate will be expected to work in the UNISON Centre for 50% of the contracted hours.
About UNISON
UNISON is the UK’s leading public services trade union, with over 1.3 million members working in the public sector, private, voluntary and community sectors and in the energy services. We employ approximately 1,200 staff, with around 370 at our national centre in Euston in central London and the remainder in our 12 regions across the UK, including Northern Ireland.
UNISON is a dynamic, progressive union, committed to equality. We encourage men and women of all ages, Black and minority ethnic groups, disabled people, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people to work with us.
