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Head of Media and Communications - Media and Communications Department - Head Office

Deadline: Thursday, March 20, 2025

Salary: £72,804 pa

Location: Head Office, Salford Quays, M50 3XZ

The Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers is one of the UK's largest trade union. 

 

A vacancy exists for a Head of Media and Communications based at the Union's Head Office.

 

What we offer:

 

  • Defined contribution pension.
  • Generous holiday entitlement – 24 days rising to 32 days plus 8 bank and 3 customary holidays (pro-rata to commencing month in holiday year and number of days a week worked).
  • Free onsite parking, subject to availability.
  • Free health assessments (post probation).
  • Cycle to Work Scheme (subject to passing probation and length of contract).
  • Season Ticket Loan (subject to length of contract).

 

The principal duties are: to manage and direct the work of the department in order to ensure the provision of a full and comprehensive media and communications service to the Union.

 

The successful applicant will possess: a degree in a relevant area or equivalent relevant experience; a comprehensive understanding and experience of staff management, training and development; a comprehensive understanding and experience of working with the media; comprehensive experience of working across all communication channels; knowledge of contract management, procurement and purchasing of goods and services; knowledge of event management and co-ordination; commercial awareness and budget/cost management know-how; the ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines and possess well-developed planning and organisational skills.

 

An application pack can be downloaded from here by clicking on the 'apply' button. Alternatively, please email [email protected] or telephone the HR Section on 0161 413 0904, quoting Ref: 900.

 

The closing date for receipt of completed application forms is noon on Thursday, 20 March 2025.

 

CVs are not accepted.  No agencies please.

 

Usdaw is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

 

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