Head of Campaigns and Communications – The UnionLocation: 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 UnionThe 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 RoleThe 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 and 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 ProcessThe 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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