Further information
With member unions representing more than six million working people from all walks of life the TUC campaigns for a fair deal at work and for social justice at home and abroad.
The TUC’s award-winning campaigns and communications department is responsible for the public face of the TUC. Our role is to ensure the media, opinion formers, the general public and a range of specialist audiences not only hold the TUC in high regard as the authoritative voice of Britain at work but, more importantly, act on our agenda of social justice and high standards at the workplace.
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the TUC now that our long serving Head of Campaigns and Communications, Nigel Stanley is moving on.
This is a challenging post for a highly motivated, skilled and experienced campaigns and communications professional who supports union values. The postholder will play a central role in helping to promote the TUC’s messages at a time when we are stepping up our campaign to advance the interests of working people, after years of austerity and pay restraint.
The postholder will be experienced in:-
Developing and managing campaigns
Communications and lobbying strategies and activities.
He or she will have strong communication, writing, presentational and strategic skills; and will be able to lead and inspire a team of campaign and media relations specialists, as well as contributing to the senior management team.
The postholder will report directly to the TUC General Secretary, Frances O’Grady.
The closing date for receipt of completed application forms is 12 noon Wednesday 1st April 2015. Interview dates to be confirmed.
If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.
TUC staff enjoy a generous benefits package including final salary pension scheme and other benefits. The TUC values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community and from within and outside of the trade union movement. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) candidates, who are underrepresented at this grade in the TUC.
For an application pack you can either write to the Personnel and Training Office, TUC, Congress House, Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3LS, e-mail: jobs@tuc.org.uk, download a pack from www.tuc.org.uk/jobs or leave a message on voicemail 020 7467 1340. Please quote the job reference number (CCD.09.15) when applying for an application pack.