Campaigns & Communications Officer - £51.4k - Hybrid or Office based - Central London

A professional Union is looking for a Campaigns & Communications Officer to join their team. The Campaigns & Communications Officer will work under the direction of the Senior Campaigns & Communications Officer, to help promote the work and interests of the Union.

SALARY ETC:

• £47.4k to £51.4k + benefits
• Permanent, full-time
• 5-days a week, 35 hrs (including lunch).
• Hybrid Working: Min. 3 office & 2 working from home (up to 5 days office, if required)
• Central / Central North London

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience developing campaigns from concept to delivery
• Demonstrable experience of producing high quality multimedia content on social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook and X
• Proven experience of updating websites, and experience using Mailchimp or a similar email communication platform
• Experience using Survey Monkey or an alternative online survey platform to create surveys and conduct analysis
• Excellent writing and research skills
• Experience drafting high quality editorial content including articles for publication
• Ability to engage with a wide variety of partner organisations including MPs, trade unions and campaign groups
• Practical use of MS Office suite, Fast and accurate typing, An excellent telephone manner, as well as orgniational skills.
• Professional, friendly and team oriented when dealing with colleagues and members alike
• Initiative and self-motivation, as well as a desire to get involved

DUTIES TO INCLUDE:

• Plan, administer, organise and deliver campaigns, maximising positive media coverage.
• Provide articles, news releases, quotes and media briefings for officials and members etc.
• Respond to media queries in a timely manner, whilst liaising with union officials where required.
• Ensure that the Union’s website: reflects current union priorities, is regularly updated, remains a key tool for delivering the union’s communication and organising priorities.
• Create varied, engaging content to relay messages and campaigns across all relevant social media platforms.
• Provide communication support to the Union’s industrial and geographic sectors.
• Work as part of a team to coordinate and drive the Union’s work in parliament.
• Assist in the preparation of the Union’s responses to consultations, whilst ensuring they are researched and submitted in a timely fashion
• Produce and develop editorial content, writing and commissioning as required
• Enhance communication between the Union’s head office, its officials, members, chapels, branches and other structures, through a variety of means, including the use of newsletters, email network, bulletins etc.
• Assist in the development of high-quality communication and campaign material, including leaflets, posters, briefings, toolkits, reflecting the union’s campaigning and organising priorities, seeing through projects from concept to publication
• Under the direction of the General Secretary, assist in all other general work of the Campaigns & Communications Department.