Campaigns and Communications Assistant

External and member communications:

• Assist in managing public-facing social media profiles including content creation, posting and scheduling
• Contribute to organising events, receptions and conference stalls
• Send scheduled and ad-hoc text and email communications to members as directed
• Collate content and produce regular e-newsletters
• Assist in the set up and maintenance of union WhatsApp broadcast channels

Digital communications:

• Monitor content on the ASLEF website, working with colleagues and members to update the site and promote the union’s work
• Work with external providers to keep website technically up to date and compliant
• Assist in projects updating the website or other digital platforms
• Use Adobe applications and Canva to produce social media graphics and video content

Campaigns:

• Deliver campaign communications activities in collaboration with colleagues
• Work with external providers for example on branding, print and merchandise
• On occasion attend events and conferences to promote ASLEF’s campaigns

General:

• Use ASLEF’s Salesforce membership system to analyse and process member data in line with data protection laws
• Produce and send circulars, letters and other communications as required
• Act as a brand guardian across ASLEF’s communications, working with colleagues across the department to ensure consistency of tone, style and visual identity
• Contribute to the Policy and Communications team, participating in group tasks which may fall outside the scope of the job description
• All other duties commensurate with the position

Person Spec

Essential:

• Experience of maintaining social media accounts and creating content
• Strong written communication skills for a range of outputs and audiences including print and digital
• Ability to make digital content, in line with ASLEF brand guidelines, using Adobe applications (or equivalent) and Canva
• Ability to design and produce printed materials
• Experience of working with external agencies (for example design, digital or merchandise)
• Experience of using member databases in line with data protection law
• Familiar with general administrative software including Microsoft Office 365, Teams, Zoom and online tools including for social media scheduling and content calendar
• Ability to manage and prioritise workloads in a dynamic setting
• An understanding of and commitment to the aims and values of the trade union movement

Desirable:

• Experience of working with external agencies (for example design, digital or merchandise)
• Some understanding of rail policy, employment rights and current government policy
• Previous experience working within the trade union movement

ASLEF strives to be an equal opportunities employer. Applications from people with disabilities, and persons from minority groups are encouraged.

This is a fixed term contract for six months, working full time (34h week) at ASLEF head office in London.

A copy of the job description / person specification and the application form / monitoring form are attached. The closing date for applications is midnight on the 26 July and interviews will be held on Friday 31 July 2026. 

Application forms should be returned to proctork@aslef.org.uk  

Closing date for applications: midnight on the 26th July 2026

Interviews: Friday 31st July 2026

Expected start date: September 2026