Job Vacancies

Added 12th February 2025

Publications Editor
Communications Department

Salary £57,162 per annum (pensionable £53,829) (Group 4)

The Communications Department is dedicated to keeping members, activists and the public – through internal, external and media communications – up to date with the CWU’s activities and supporting the union’s industrial communications.

An exciting opportunity has opened for the role of Publications Editor providing senior level support to the Head of Communications to deliver high quality written literature and publications for the CWU.

The successful applicant will:

  • have knowledge of the industrial sectors the CWU represent members in and the CWU’s industrial and political aims
  • have a broad understanding of the print, digital and broadcast media.
  • have experience of modern communication tools including podcasts, video and social media
  • have exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills with the ability to work independently as well as collaborate as part of a team and facilitate writers and contributors to deliver excellence.
  • have excellent skills in communication, organisation, research and the ability to provide high quality interpersonal, verbal and most importantly written material in order to deliver information and support for our members.
  • have excellent IT skills and a technical aptitude to navigate different digital platforms.

The role is permanent, full time and based at our HQ in Wimbledon.  The post-holder will be expected to travel within the UK as required on occasion but will benefit from our hybrid working arrangements.

How to apply:

If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity, please e-mail hr@cwu.org for further detailed information and an application pack. 

Completed applications should be returned to hr@cwu.org by 12noon on Monday 10th March 2025. If you intend to print and return a hard copy you should mark this strictly private and confidential and return to the HR Team, CWU, 150 The Broadway, Wimbledon SW19 1RX.  Late applications may not be considered.

Interviews will be held at CWU HQ on Tuesday 18th March 2025.  You are asked to keep this date free should you be shortlisted for interview.

Additional support and information:

If you require any reasonable adjustments due to disability in relation to your application and/or at interview stage, if shortlisted, please advise clearly when requesting an application pack and we will liaise with you direct.

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