Company Description
Advance Union are a small trade union that collective represent staff who work for Santander UK and associated companies. We are Trade Union Congress Affiliated union who work in a partnership arrangement with Santander to benefit our members.
Our team are spread across the UK working remote, with our central office based in Tring, Herts.
Role Description
The candidate will produce high quality communication which positively impacts our members; creating member engagement models and strategies in line with wider TUC and Trade Union movement factors. Investigates barriers to engagement across communication, media, technology, and relationships with the bank, to enhance the Unions relevance to our membership base. Works to reflect the diverse community of people working in the bank in our communication and broader PR messaging. Will support the General Secretary in their function as Press Officer to provide editorial input.
We also expect the candidate to take an active role in the design and delivery of conference activity and other Union events, maximising these as a marketing opportunity.
Produces reports and analytical data on campaign and communication success for ballots / broader campaigns / recruitment drives etc.
This will be a fixed term 12 month contract, with a view to review to consider permanent after this
Key Requirements
* Marketing Communications and Communication skills
* Experience in creating Press Releases and managing Strategic Communications
* Public Relations skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to work independently and remotely as part of a small team
* Experience in the trade union or related industry is a plus
* Ideally as degree level qualification in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or related field or direct experience in a equivalent role.
* Experience in the Trade Union or Membership sector is preferrable.