Deputy Head of Media and Communications - Media and Communications Department - Head Office (Ref: 880)
The Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers is one of the UK's largest trade unions.
A vacancy exists for Deputy Head of Media and Communications based at the Union's Head Office.
There are no set hours for this position. The postholder will be expected to be adaptable and flexible to meet the needs of the job, which will include working outside of normal office hours and travelling to any part of the UK which may involve overnights at short notice.
What we Offer:
- Defined contribution pension.
- Generous holiday entitlement - 24 days rising to 32 days plus bank and customary holidays (pro-rata to commencing month in holiday year and number of days a week worked).
- Free onsite parking, subject to availability.
- Cycle to Work Scheme (subject to passing probation and length of contract).
- Season Ticket Loan (subject to length of contract).
- Free health assessments (post probation).
The principal duties are: under the general supervision of the Head of Media and Communications, to participate as part of a management team in the strategic direction and development of the work of the Department to ensure the provision of a full and comprehensive media and communications service to the Union; to assist in the management and development of the staff in the Media and Communications Department; to deputise for the Head of Media and Communications in their absence as necessary.
The successful applicant will possess: knowledge of contract management, procurement and purchasing; knowledge of event management and co-ordination; commercial awareness and budget/cost management know how; the ability to motivate and manage staff; the ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines and possess well-developed planning and organisational skills; the ability to respond to change, and be adaptable and flexible to the changing needs of the job and the Union.
An application pack can be downloaded from here by clicking on the 'apply' button.
The closing date is noon on Friday, 23 August 2024.
CVs are not accepted. No agencies please.
Usdaw is an Equal Opportunities Employer.