UNISON Centre – Director of Communications
UNISON is looking for a new Director of Communications to lead our in-house team and develop our communications and engagement with our 1.3 million members, our network of activists, potential members and the wider public.
Location: UNISON Centre, 130 Euston Road, London NW1 2AY
Starting salary: £87,975 per annum plus £6,894 London Weighting Allowance
Closing date: 26 February 2025
Hours: 35
Contract type: Full time, permanent
Reference: CCP/1
About this job
UNISON is looking for a new Director of Communications to lead our in-house team and develop our communications and engagement with our 1.3 million members, our network of activists, potential members and the wider public.
We’ve always had great stories to tell, but never more so than now – can you help us develop our narrative, amplify our voices and develop powerful communications with and about our members?
UNISON members are the country’s unsung heroes; they save lives, they care for our most vulnerable and they keep our communities going. But they are under pressure from the cost of living crisis and have been battered by years of cuts to essential services.
Their union is right by their side, organising, campaigning, and providing support, advice and practical help.
There’s a lot to do and a million stories to tell. We are making big improvements to our communications landscape, with a £4m investment in digital transformation to enable data-driven engagement and personalised content.
We need a consummate communications professional with excellent leadership and people management skills, combined with a passion for social justice and a sharp political mind.
If you’re inspired by the amazing work our members do, come and help make their voices heard.
How to apply
To apply for this opportunity please download and complete the General application form (under “Documents”). See job description and person specification (under “Documents”).
Please note that only the General application form will be accepted. The completed application form along with the Recruitment and Disability Monitoring Form should be emailed to hrrecruitment@unison.co.uk quoting the correct ref: CCP/1
Completed application forms must be received by no later than 5pm on Wednesday 26th February 2025.
Interviews will be held on Monday 10th March 2025.
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.
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* UNISON has more than 1.3 million members and activists, making us one of Europe’s largest unions.
* There are more than 1,000 UNISON branches around the UK.
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