University and College Union have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Campaigns and Communications to join the team!
Location: NW1 7LH
Salary: £89,139 p.a. (including London Allowance)
Hours: 35 per week
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Closing Date: 10 September at 10 am
About The University and College Union
The University and College Union (UCU) represents over 120,000 academics, lecturers, trainers, instructors, researchers, managers, administrators, computer staff, librarians and postgraduates in universities, colleges, prisons, adult education and training organisations across the UK. We also have members in the private sector, for example in private training agencies and language schools, as well as members working on a freelance basis. Students training to teach in post-school education also belong to UCU.
Head of Campaigns and Communications - The Role:
UCU is looking for an exceptional and inspiring individual to lead its Campaigns and Communications Department. As a member of UCU’s Senior Management Team, and reporting to its General Secretary, you will be responsible for the delivery of the strategic and operational aims of the Department and lead its team of staff, including line-managing the Head of Campaigns and Head of Communications.
Head of Campaigns and Communications – Key Responsibilities:
-Leading and overseeing day-to-day operations of the Campaigns and Communications Department
-Developing and managing UCU’s campaigns and communications strategies
-Overseeing UCU’s public work, in consultation with the General Secretary and Head of Equality & Policy
-Media promotion of the General Secretary and senior officers, including arranging appearances, interviews and articles
-Responsibility for the efficient and effective media relations and news information service
-Developing and maintaining relationships with appropriate media outlets and political contacts in Westminster and beyond
Head of Campaigns and Communications – You:
-Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
-Experience/understanding of working for a Trade Union or similar not-for-profit organisation
-Experience of managing teams of staff
-Knowledge and experience of membership communications and campaign organisation
-Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
-Ability and willingness to attend work outside of normal working hours.
Benefits of working for us:
- Generous holiday entitlement of 35 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, and 8 closure days with a pro-rata entitlement for part time staff
- Disability leave arrangements
- Special leave arrangements
- A range of family friendly policies and procedures with enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave schemes
- An Employee Assistance Programme that provides access to 24-hour confidential counselling
- Access to advice and face-to-face intervention from a Senior Chartered Physiotherapist through the award-winning Physiotherapy Advice Line service
- Healthcare Assessment
- All employees are contractually enrolled into the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) where currently the employee contribution is approximately 6.1% of salary and the employer contribution is approximately 14.5% of salary
- Childcare support
- Interest free season ticket loans to cover the cost of a second-class season ticket between home and the office
- UCU will assist with the cost of an eyesight test and the purchase of a basic pair of glasses, where these are required for DSE use
- Training and developmental support
- Access to over 300 eLearning modules through UCU’s online Training Room
Application Process
UCU is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Please note that applicants should apply using the application form and CVs will not be considered. Completed application forms must be received by us by 10am on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.
We especially welcome applications from women and Black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates, who are underrepresented at this grade in UCU. If this is you and you're interested, please join an online briefing about the role and working at the Union on 4 September, at 12 pm to 1 pm. You’ll also have the chance to ask questions. Deadline to notify us is 12 noon on 3 September.
Closing date for applications: 10 September at 10 am.
Interview date: 2 October
To apply for this exciting Head of Campaigns and Communications opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now