Job Description

UNISON South East is looking for a creative, strategic and experienced media and communications specialist to lead our media and digital communications work in the South East Region, helping to amplify the voices of public service workers, build our campaigns, and support the union's organising priorities
Region
South East
Location
Woking Office
Starting salary
46,910 plus 3,489 Annual Subsistence Allowance
Closing date
31 July 2025
Hours
35
Contract type
Full time, permanent
Reference
R9/102

About this job

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This is an exciting opportunity to shape how UNISON communicates across one of the largest and most diverse regions in the union.



As Regional Media and Digital Communications Officer, you will work closely with the Regional Management Team and organising teams to deliver high-impact communications that support our organising, bargaining and campaigning objectives.



Key areas of work include:


Delivering proactive media relations and responding to press enquiries Developing digital content to support campaigns and grow member engagement Leading communications strategies for regional and local campaigns Supporting branches and activists to improve their own communications Promoting UNISON's key equality and public service campaigns across digital and traditional media

You'll bring excellent copywriting, strategic communications and digital skills, as well as a strong understanding of the trade union movement and equality issues.

How to apply

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To apply for this opportunity please download General application form (under "Resources")



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 sent to Claire Harvey by email to c.harvey@unison.co.uk, quoting the correct ref:

Ref:

R9/102

The closing date for applications is

5pm

on

Thursday 31st July 2025

Interviews will be held on the

13

th

August in Woking

About UNISON

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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.