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.