Applications are encouraged from people who are under-represented in the union. We actively encourage Women, Ethnically Diverse/Global Majority Heritage, Disabled and LGBT+ people to apply

JOB DESCRIPTION

GMB’s North-East, Yorkshire & Humber Region is looking for a talented and dynamic Production and Communications Officer to support the delivery of the region’s campaigning agenda. 

GMB is one of the UK and Ireland’s largest general trade unions: we’re proud to represent over half a million members from across the professional spectrum and all walks of life. We are proud of our strong values of fairness, equality, solidarity, and collective action.

We’re looking for a Production and Communications Officer who can turn ideas into impact; someone who understands that the right message, delivered at the right moment, can shift opinion, mobilise people and win real change.

This is a role at the frontline of campaigning. You’ll be working on live issues affecting working people across the region, helping to shape how those stories are told and how those campaigns are fought. 

The main focus of this role will be responsibility for the development and rollout of a digital organising strategy, including production and distribution of digital content to support and promote GMB campaigns, social media engagement and multimedia production to include developing and producing video content. You will need to attend multiple events and activities across the region, often at short notice.

You'll be Able to:

• ·Design and produce professional print publications to support and advance GMB campaigns for the Region, sections and activists.
• Design and produce member communications to support industrial and political campaigns, ballots and in raising workplace issues.
• Commission and work with external design and print companies where in house provision is not available.
• Commission, edit and write articles for the Regional website and other editorial content as and when required.
• Ensure that the Regional website and all digital content and social media are up to date and responsive to current events and member enquiries, to include Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube and WhatsApp groups
• Administer Regional social media activity and implement strategies to grow audiences and email lists, and increase digital presence.
• Monitor trends in social media tools, trends and applications and appropriately apply that knowledge to our communication channels.
• Produce campaign essentials, often on short timescales, such as emails, info graphics, leaflets, videos and microsites.
• Design and produce materials for rallies and events.
• Organise and attend events as and when required to promote the GMB NEYH Region.
• Have an understanding of the GMB Union, other Trade Unions as well as commitment to the wider Trade Union and Labour Movement.
• Applicants must also be prepared to work in a team, and the successful candidate would display strong interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively in challenging environments.

In return, you’ll have the opportunity to work on campaigns that have real impact: supporting workers, amplifying voices that are often unheard, and helping to deliver change that improves people’s lives.

This is a varied and interesting role. In return, we offer excellent terms and benefits, including:

• Final Salary Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Childcare Assistance Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Generous holiday allowance
• Eye Care claim back Scheme
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
• Annual Health Check

If you think you may be who we’re looking for and if you feel you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification in the job description, we’d like to hear from you.

TO APPLY: If you’d like to apply, please download the application pack documents from the links located on the right-hand side.

Please note:

Late or incomplete applications will not be considered, so please ensure you have completed all sections of the application form (including referee details) and submitted no later than the specified deadline.