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Fixed term contract until March 2028 Full time - 35 hours per week (happy to discuss flexible working) TUC Cymru is looking for an experienced and politically astute Head of Public Affairs, Media and Digital Communications to help shape our work, influence decision makers and strengthen the voice of working people across Wales. Do you have experience in working in or with trade unions, political institutions, political parties or public affairs organisations, with a strong understanding of how political decisions are made? Can you lead and develop a communications team, delivering high quality, timely and strategic outputs across press, digital and social media? Do you have strong analytical skills and political judgement, with the confidence and ability to respond quickly to fast moving events and changing contexts? Do you have knowledge and understanding of current key issues in Wales and the UK more broadly around employment, the economy, society, trade unionism and politics- and can you apply this insight into communications and public affairs work? In this role you'll be working with unions and other organisations to deliver TUC Cymru priorities and will take the lead on building and maintaining effective relationships with elected representatives, advisors and civil servants across pollical parties. As well as having excellent interpersonal skills, the successful candidate will also need to demonstrate they can operate confidently in a political environment, influence decision makers and represent TUC Cymru with authority. You'll also work closely with the General Secretary and senior leadership team to align political engagement with communications strategy, ensuring TUC Cymru's voice is clear, consistent and influential. You will also be responsible for monitoring and evaluating the impact of political and communications activity, using insight and data to refine and strengthen our work. We're looking for someone who can demonstrate: A strong personal commitment to equality and diversity and the aims and values of TUC Cymru Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills The ability to act as a confident spokesperson, with outstanding written, digital and verbal communication skills. An understanding of trade union values, campaigns and structures The ability to work collaboratively with senior leaders, unions and partner organisations Desirable: Experience working in a bilingual (Welsh/English) communications environment We are particularly keen to receive applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BME) applicants who are underrepresented in this part of the TUC but also welcome applications from any candidate. The closing date for completed applications for this post is 12 noon on Wednesday 11 February 2026 . First round interviews will be held on Thursday 19 February 2026 with second round interviews scheduled for Wednesday 4 March 2026. First round interviews will be conducted in person at the Cardiff office. Second round interviews will be conducted in person at our London office. Staff enjoy a good benefits package including final salary pension scheme and other benefits.

12 month fixed-term contract Full-Time, 35 hours per week Location: Congress House, London About the Role: Want to put the issues that matter to working people at the centre of the national conversation? Ready to help shape the stories that dominate the news agenda? The TUC is looking for a dynamic comms professional to join its busy press office. In this fast-paced role you'll develop and deliver media plans across print, digital and broadcast. You'll jump on breaking news, turn complex issues into crisp copy and deliver press releases, quotes and op-eds that land. You'll help keep the TUC General Secretary and senior leaders firmly in the spotlight with a strong, positive media profile. You'll also team up with policy, campaigns and social colleagues to shape compelling stories, build journalist relationships and find the case studies that bring our campaigns to life. You'll need: Experience in a busy press office or a newsroom Outstanding writing skills and sharp news judgement Strong knowledge of UK print, broadcast and digital media The ability to work at pace and respond quickly to events Excellent communication and interpersonal skills An understanding of key policy issues and the political landscape Knowledge of trade unions and commitment to TUC values, equality and antiracism Willingness to take part in an out-of-hours media rota and occasional overnight stays Why Join Us? At the TUC, you'll be at the heart of the trade union movement, helping shape and deliver events that make a national impact. You'll work with passionate colleagues in a fast-paced, values-driven environment where your expertise and leadership will be recognised and valued. Further information The closing date for completed applications for this post is midday on Monday 2 February . Interviews will take place on the week commencing Monday 16 February 2026 . The TUC values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community and from within and outside of the trade union movement. We welcome applications from any candidate but are particularly keen to receive applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, who are underrepresented at this grade in the TUC. The TUC operates an anonymised recruitment process and names are not included during shortlisting. We don't ask for details of educational institutions attended. To view the job description and person specification, guidance on completing your application and TUC terms and conditions, please visit our online application portal. The organisation The TUC exists to make the working world a better place for everyone. We bring together the 5.5 million working people who make up our 48 member unions. We support trade unions to grow and thrive, and we stand up for everyone who works for a living. Every day, we campaign for more and better jobs, and a more equal, more prosperous country.