Content and engagement officer

About Unions 21

Unions 21 leads the way on best practice and innovation for unions as they build for tomorrow.

Modern and historical examples show us that societies are more equal and provide better opportunities when higher proportions of workers are part of trade unions.  Yet, unions are in long-term decline in either membership or in delivering outcomes for workers.  

This decline can be partly attributed to purposeful governmental policy and crack downs.  But it is also clear that the rapid changes in the world around us have presented a major challenge to the way unions work. 

We give unions insight and help to navigate the changes affecting them now and in the future. 

Unions 21 is an inclusive and collaborative space where unions and trade union centres are welcomed regardless of size or sector.

About the Role

Reports to: Executive Director

Works directly with: Director of Trade Union AI; Director, Ireland

Contract: Part-time, 0.4 or 0.6 FTE (2-3 days per week) for 6 months, subject to funding. Secondments are an option.

Location: Remote but must be able to easily travel to either our London office on a monthly basis and eligible to be employed either in the UK or Ireland.. 

Salary: £33k or €33k equivalent (£13,200/€13,200 per annum)

As Content and Engagement Officer, you will support Unions 21, to ensure that our work reaches our key audiences and results in impact for unions and workers.  

Key Responsibilities:

Engagement with unions

• Horizon-scan and identify opportunities to engage with unions and trade union centres.

• Run initiatives to grow Unions 21’s reach amongst unions and trade union centres.

• Plan, deliver and evaluate multi-channel engagement aligned with Unions 21's objectives.  

• Support Unions 21’s understanding of better engagement, including providing advice, guidance and support to colleagues.

Content Creation:

• Research, write, and edit compelling content (blogs, articles, social media posts, newsletters) that highlight our insights, and help for unions.  

• Collaborate with internal teams to gather information and ensure consistent messaging.  

• Source and create multimedia content (images, videos, infographics).  

Platform Management:

• Manage and maintain Unions 21’s website, ensuring it is up to date and accessible. 

• Oversee all social media channels

About You:

Essential:

• Proven experience in a content role.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong understanding of social media platforms and best practices.

• Experience with website content management systems.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

• A keen interest in the work of Unions 21 and the trade union movement.

Desirable:

• Experience working with unions 

• Graphic design skills or experience with visual content creation tools.

• Knowledge of SEO principles.

Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview, Offer, Onboarding.

We recognise the increased use of AI in union and comms work.  If you are using AI to submit an application, we ask you to consider that we are a small team and we want to hear your personal experiences and voice.  

However, should you decide to use AI, we expect you to be transparent and tell us which platform and prompt you used.