Strategic Campaign & Policy Lead (Local Govt & Police)

Unison; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

London weighting

Job summary

UNISON is seeking an Assistant National Officer for the Local Government Team on a fixed-term basis. The role involves developing campaigns, producing materials, providing policy advice, guidance and bargaining support, and organising training, meetings and events.

It requires strong communication and relationship-building across branches, regions and external partners. The post emphasises equality and inclusion, with a focus on engaging a predominantly low-paid female workforce.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of local government, police, probation or wider public service policy and delivery issues.
• Ability to own established projects and progress with minimal supervision.
• Experience organising, recruiting and delivering campaigns.
• Provide high-quality policy advice, guidance and bargaining support.

Responsibilities

• Link activities to recruitment and organisation of members and representatives.
• Ensure smooth running of committees and forums; draft papers for committees.
• Organise training courses, meetings and other events.
• Provide advice and guidance to stakeholders and partners.

Skills

Local government policy

Campaign delivery

Policy advice

Communication

Stakeholder relations

Research & analysis

Equality & inclusion

Recruitment & organising

Job description

UNISON is seeking an Assistant National Officer for the Local Government Team on a fixed-term basis. The role involves developing campaigns, producing materials, providing policy advice, guidance and bargaining support, and organising training, meetings and events.

It requires strong communication and relationship-building across branches, regions and external partners. The post emphasises equality and inclusion, with a focus on engaging a predominantly low-paid female workforce.