Northern Ireland: Communications Assistant

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This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join the staff of Northern Ireland’s largest public service trade union for a fixed term period. As part of the staff team you will be responsible for co-ordinating engagement with the local and national media, develop and promote UNISON’s campaigns and provide communications support to staff and branches.
Location
Belfast office
Starting salary
£23,445 per annum
Closing date
27 January 2017
Hours
35
Contract type
Full time, fixed term
Contract length
5 months fixed term contract (subject to one month’s notice)
Reference
R5/29T

About this job

Working as part of a team, you will need to be able to work on your own initiative, to tight deadlines in a constantly changing environment. You should have relevant experience and skills in using information technology applications, including desktop publishing, website and social media. You should also have knowledge and understanding of the media in Northern Ireland, the trade union movement, and a commitment to UNISON policy, including equality issues.

The ability to communicate authoritatively, accurately, clearly and with flair, conviction and diplomacy to a variety of audiences is key to success in this role.

How to apply

To apply for this opportunity, please download and complete the General application form (under “Resources”) or send an A4 self-addressed envelope (no stamp required) quoting ref: R5/29 to Michele Bradford. Regional Administrator, UNISON, Galway House, 165 York Street, Belfast, BT15 1AL.

Please send 3 copies of completed application forms to the address above along with NI monitoring and disability forms by 4pm on Friday 27 January 2017.

See job description and person specification (under “Documents”).

If you are applying for this post as a secondment opportunity you must ensure in advance that you have confirmed arrangements and have an agreement in place with your employer.

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.

Disability Confident Committed
Mindful employer

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