About this job
As the UKs biggest trade union the editorial team creates innovative, engaging content that tells our members’ stories and supports public services. We support the whole union in representing our members and activists through all our channels, in print, online and on film. Our national member communications are key in setting the tone for what the union is, and does.
In this role you’ll be able to write simple but effective news stories and features on your own initiative, be able to make accurate amendments and minor changes to text and layout both online and for printed copy; actively contribute story ideas as part of the editorial team and be comfortable working with colleagues across the union.
You’ll have good communication skills – verbal and written – and be looking to further develop your editorial experience across a wide range of online and offline communications. You’ll understand the steps of producing stories and features from conception to delivery, be able to write your own accurate and reader-friendly copy and be able to contribute to proofing across the team. But most importantly, you’ll be full of ideas and a good team player.
You’ll be able to work on your own initiative but also be able to support the team, have the ability to understand UNISON’s key objectives and priorities and how your work helps the union achieve them.
How to apply
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. Use of any other application form will result in your application not being considered.
Please email your general application form along with the recruitment monitoring form and the disability monitoring form to commsjob@unison.co.uk by no later than 5pm on Friday 4th July 2025, quoting ref: CCP/64T.
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed on 23 July 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.
