UNISON Torbay Health
Communication Officer (Campaigns) – Communications Department
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The role
We target a variety of audiences including UNISON members, potential members, the public, politicians, employers and other key influencers as we look to deliver real change and improvements to public services.
We are looking for an experienced communications professional with strong campaigning skills and an enthusiastic and creative approach to promoting campaigns and messages to a wide range of audiences.
As part of our dedicated campaigns team you will need to work with colleagues at all levels of the union to develop crisp, engaging content to promote the union’s key benefits, priorities and recruitment campaigns.
- You’ll have excellent written and wider communications skills
- A knowledge and understanding of both online and offline communications
- A passion for ensuring that an integrated communications plan delivers engaging and absorbing content
- Good social media skills
- Knowledge of how to use these channels as part of an integrated communications strategy
- Familiarity with developing a campaign strategy, overseeing implementation and monitoring effectiveness
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Join a friendly team campaigning to improve working lives and defending the principles of properly funded public services.
Please note we currently operate an Interim Hybrid Working Policy, the successful candidate will be expected to work in the UNISON Centre for 50% of the contracted hours.
How to apply
To apply for this opportunity please download and complete the area and local organiser application form, referring to the job description and person specification.
Please note that only the relevant application form will be accepted. CVs will not be accepted.
Please note that only the General application form will be accepted. The completed application form along with the Recruitment monitoring form, and the Disability monitoring form, should be emailed to commsjob@unison.co.uk, quoting the correct ref: CCP/71.
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Completed application forms must be received by no later than 5pm on Friday 14 August 2026
Interviews dates week commencing 1 September at UNISON Centre, 130 Euston Road, London, NW1 2AY
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.
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