Guardian Jobs · 17 hours ago
Head of Public Affairs, Media and Digital Communications, Trades Union Congress TUC
Round Grove, IN
Contract
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveGuardian Jobs is seeking an experienced Head of Public Affairs, Media and Digital Communications for TUC Cymru. The role involves shaping the organization's work, influencing decision-makers, and leading a communications team to enhance the voice of working people across Wales.
Marketing & Advertising
Responsibilities
Help shape our work, influence decision-makers and strengthen the voice of working people across Wales
Lead and develop a communications team, delivering high-quality, timely and strategic outputs across press, digital and social media
Monitor and evaluate the impact of political and communications activity, using insight and data to refine and strengthen our work
Build and maintain effective relationships with elected representatives, advisors and civil servants across political parties
Align political engagement with communications strategy, ensuring TUC Cymru’s voice is clear, consistent and influential
Qualification
Required
Experience in working in or with trade unions, political institutions, political parties or public affairs organisations
Strong understanding of how political decisions are made
Ability to lead and develop a communications team
Delivering high-quality, timely and strategic outputs across press, digital and social media
Strong analytical skills and political judgement
Confidence and ability to respond quickly to fast moving events and changing contexts
Knowledge and understanding of current key issues in Wales and the UK around employment, the economy, society, trade unionism and politics
Ability to apply insight into communications and public affairs work
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to operate confidently in a political environment
Ability to influence decision-makers and represent TUC Cymru with authority
Ability to align political engagement with communications strategy
Monitoring and evaluating the impact of political and communications activity
Using insight and data to refine and strengthen work
Strong personal commitment to equality and diversity and the aims and values of TUC Cymru
Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills
Ability to act as a confident spokesperson
Outstanding written, digital and verbal communication skills
Understanding of trade union values, campaigns and structures
Ability to work collaboratively with senior leaders, unions and partner organisations
Preferred
Experience working in a bilingual (Welsh/English) communications environment
Benefits
Final salary pension scheme
Other benefits
Company
Guardian Jobs
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51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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