Press Officer / Assistant Press Officer

Assistant/Press officer: TUC grade 6 £38,787 grade 8 £50,590 including London weighting, depending on skills/experience Permanent, 35 hours per week (open to job share) Based in Congress House, London WC1B 3LS Can you inspire others to help us change the world of work for good? The TUC is looking for a brilliant press officer or assistant press officer to raise the profile of the TUC and our campaign priorities in the national media. Were looking for a bright, talented new colleague whos able to get their head round our issues quickly and is committed to making work better for everyone. Youll have experience in a busy press office or newsroom. Your writing whether its a short quote or a longer blog - will be outstanding. Most of all, youll be able to spot a news angle and respond fast to breaking events. Youll be joining a media team that secures huge media coverage for our priorities every year, and supports our general secretary Frances OGrady to put working people at the heart of the political debate. The union movement is changing: this role will put you at the heart of it. Please note there is one post, which may be filled at assistant or press officer level depending on the skills and experience of the applicant selected. Please indicate which post you are applying for in your application. The closing date for completed application forms is 19 January 2018. TUC staff enjoy generous benefits including a final salary pension scheme. The TUC welcomes applications from all parts of the community and from within and outside of the trade union movement. We particularly welcome applications from Black and minority ethnic candidates, who are underrepresented at this grade in the TUC. We will consider job share applications for this role. First round interviews will be held on Friday, 2nd February 2018 and second round interviews will be held on Friday, 9 February 2018 Please visit www.tuc.org.uk/jobs or call 0207 467 1340 to apply