About this job
UNISON East Midlands Region is looking for a digital communications organiser to raise the profile of the union and our campaign priorities online.
We need someone to create shareable and engaging content for our social channels, manage our website and help us reach bigger online audiences.
As well as helping to deliver a regional message you will work closely with the regional press and communications lead, to assist our organising staff support 54 branches in the region, improving their understanding of digital media and the most effective ways to enhance their local workplace campaigns.
You’ll be interested in the world of work. You’ll be passionate about campaigning for social change and have vast experience of Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok and other social media channels.
You will possess excellent literacy skills; be able to generate authentic content, embracing good design, get online culture and UK politics, and be able to respond within minutes to breaking events.
Ideally you will know about the work of trade unions and understand UNISON’s objectives.
You will be required to live within a reasonable travelling distance of Nottingham where you will be based.
How to apply
To apply for this opportunity, please download and complete the Area and Local Organiser application form (under “Documents”). Please also see job description and person specification (under “Documents”).
Please note that only the Area and Local Organiser application form will be accepted.
Please email your completed application form, disability and recruitment monitoring forms to eastmidlands.recruitment@unison.co.uk quoting ref: R2/101 and Area Organiser (Digital) Application in the title of the e-mail.
Completed applications to be received by 5 pm on Tuesday, 22 March 2022.
Interviews will be held on Friday, 29 April 2022 in Nottingham.
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.
