Head of Campaigns and Communications – The Union
Location: NW1
Salary: £89,139 p.a. (including London Allowance)
Hours: 35 per week
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Closing Date: 10 September at 10 am
About The Union
The Union represents over 120,000 academics, lecturers, trainers, instructors, researchers, managers, administrators, computer staff, librarians and postgraduates in universities, colleges, prisons, adult education and training organisations across the UK. We also have members in the private sector, for example in private training agencies and language schools, as well as members working on a freelance basis. Students training to teach in post-school education also belong to The Union.
The Role
The Union is looking for an exceptional and inspiring individual to lead its Campaigns and Communications Department. As a member of The Union’s Senior Management Team, and reporting to its General Secretary, you will be responsible for the delivery of the strategic and operational aims of the Department and lead its team of staff, including line-managing the Head of Campaigns and Head of Communications.
Key Responsibilities
* Leading and overseeing day-to-day operations of the Campaigns and Communications Department
* Developing and managing The Union’s campaigns and communications strategies
* Overseeing The Union’s public work, in consultation with the General Secretary and Head of Equality & Policy
* Media promotion of the General Secretary and senior officers, including arranging appearances, interviews and articles
* Responsibility for the efficient and effective media relations and news information service
* Developing and maintaining relationships with appropriate media outlets and political contacts in Westminster and beyond
You
* Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
* Experience/understanding of working for a Trade Union or similar not-for-profit organisation
* Experience of managing teams of staff
* Knowledge and experience of membership communications and campaign organisation
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
* Ability and willingness to attend work outside of normal working hours
Benefits
* Generous holiday entitlement of 35 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, and 8 closure days with a pro-rata entitlement for part time staff
* Disability leave arrangements
* Special leave arrangements
* A range of family friendly policies and procedures with enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave schemes
* Employee Assistance Programme with 24-hour confidential counselling
* Access to Physiotherapy Advice Line service
* Healthcare Assessment
* Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) with employee and employer contributions
* Childcare support
* Interest free season ticket loans
* Eyesight test support for DSE use
* Training and development support
* Access to over 300 eLearning modules
Application Process
The Union is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Please apply using the application form; CVs will not be considered. Completed application forms must be received by 10am on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.
We especially welcome applications from women and Black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates, who are underrepresented at this grade in The Union. If this is you and you're interested, please join an online briefing about the role and working at The Union on 4 September, at 12 pm to 1 pm. Deadline to notify us is 12 noon on 3 September.
Closing date for applications: 10 September at 10 am.
Interview date: 2 October.
To apply for this exciting Head of Campaigns and Communications opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now.
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