Deputy Head of Media

About this Role

Working closely with the Head of Press, you’ll help shape our media engagement, manage press activity, and ensure the union’s voice is heard clearly and effectively across national, regional, and specialist media. This is a dynamic and fast-paced role that will require flexibility, initiative, and a collaborative approach – including out-of-hours work in response to the 24/7 news cycle, as well as attendance at major national union and political events.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Solid experience across a range of media – print, broadcast, digital, national, regional, and specialist – with a strong understanding of how news is made and stories gain traction.

• Insight into the role and impact of trade unions within the wider socio-economic and political landscape.

• A proven ability to plan and deliver effective media activity and campaigns.

• Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills, and a clear commitment to the values and mission of the trade union movement.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact – supporting the Head of Press, leading day-to-day media operations, and helping represent the union on the key issues facing our members today.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact – supporting the Head of Press, leading day-to-day media operations, and helping represent the union on the key issues facing our members today.

The role is based at UNISON head office and will involve national travel

Further information

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 sent by email to [email protected] quoting the correct ref: CCP/47

The closing date for this post isMonday 17th November 2025 at 5:00pm

It is proposed to hold interviews at the end of November 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.