Communications Assistant

Communications Assistant

Deadline: noon on 4 November 2021

Salary: £27,720 pa rising to £33,200 pa after four years' service.

Location: Head Office, Salford Quays, M50 3XZ

A vacancy exists for a Communications Assistant in the Media & Communications Department based at the Union’s Head Office in Salford Quays, Manchester.

What We Offer

• Flexitime
• 34 hours week
• Final salary pension.
• Generous holiday entitlement – 24 days rising to 32 days (pro-rata to commencing month in holiday year and number of days a week worked).
• Free onsite parking.
• 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: to provide general support in dealing with exhibition stands, the Annual Delegate Meeting (ADM), purchasing of the Unionꞌs merchandise, departmental budgets/contracts, campaign expenditure and special projects such as the Organising Awards.

The successful applicant will possess: general office experience; the ability to communicate effectively; excellent proofreading skills; knowledge of stock control systems; the ability to undertake project work, produce reports and statistical data; proficient IT skills, including the ability to use spreadsheets and databases and the ability to prioritise work in order to meet deadlines.

The closing date is noon on Thursday, 4 November 2021.

Interviews are expected to take place on Tuesday, 16 November 2021.

CVs are not accepted. No agencies please.

Usdaw is an Equal Opportunities Employer.