Press Officer

Press Officer 

London (Hybrid)

£60,268 per annum including London Weighting rising incrementally to £62,382 per annum

Do you have a great eye for a story and are keen to win for working people?

The TUC is looking for a press officer to join one of the busiest press teams in the country.

This is a senior position in the TUC, with significant responsibility, and would suit someone who brings a wealth of experience of media relations.

You’ll be joining a campaigns department that runs numerous high-profile campaigns every year, secures extensive media coverage and supports our General Secretary Paul Nowak to demand change for working people.

In this general election year, unions will be out there fighting for jobs and for a New Deal for Working People. Join us. 

What experience, skills, knowledge and understanding do you need?

• You’ll be able to spot a news angle and respond within minutes to breaking events


• You’ll have great judgement and be able to take the initiative


• You’ll share our trade union and antiracist values

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 closing date for completed applications for this post is 12 noon on Wednesday 8 May 2024. Th

First stage Interviews will be held online on Thursday 30 May 2024 with second stage in-person interviews on Wednesday 5 June 2024 .