Campaigner

The department at UCU is seeking a Campaigner to join the team on a permanent, full time basis. In this exciting role, based in our Carlow Street office and reporting to the Head of Campaigns your main duties will be:

• to be responsible for the development and effective delivery of campaigning and organising strategies at national and local level in areas delegated by the Head of Campaign
• to contribute as part of the campaigns team to the development of national strategies and policies in the areas of campaigning, organising and recruitment in line with UCU's strategic objectives
• to liaise with external bodies in support of UCU's public policy objectives as directed by the Head of Campaigns
• to maintain awareness and knowledge of key professional industrial relations and political issues in the post-compulsory education sector and contemporary trends in organising and campaigning techniques
• to commission and oversee the production and distribution of campaigning, organising and promotional materials.

The ideal candidate must be educated to GCSE level or equivalent (inc. maths & English) and would suit someone with experience of a similar working environment and/or understanding of working for a trade union or other not-for-profit organisation. 

Other duties to include:

• excellent copy writing skills across a range of platforms including articles, briefings, leaflets, posters, speeches, newsletters and social media
• understanding of the effective use of publicity materials in supporting campaigning work
• successful track record as a campaigner and experience of or demonstrable ability to provide high quality campaign support to members, activists and senior staff
• understanding of or demonstrable ability to learn the political and policy environment within which UCU operates.
   

To apply, please download an application pack or email recruitment@ucu.org.uk quoting job reference CO1.

Closing date for applications: Monday 6 July 2026 at 10am

Interview date:  Tuesday 11 August 2026