Communications and Policy Officer Vacancy
Job Description
About UNA-UK
The United Nations Association – UK (UNA-UK) is the only charity in the UK devoted to building support for an effective UN.
Set up in 1945 to provide a bridge between the world body and people in this country, we remain the ‘go-to’ organisation for all things UN in the UK. We are also increasingly recognised as a leader and campaigner on UN issues internationally.
About the post
This is a fixed full-time post (35 hours per week, excluding lunch hours) with one mandatory and one flexible day per week at the UNA-UK offices in central London or at UNA related events.
UNA-UK is looking for a Communications and Policy Officer to help shape and deliver the organisation's strategic communications and policy objectives. Reporting to the Head of Policy, this post will be a key part of the small but dynamic team at UNA, working closely with the wider team to help deliver high impact communications in support of the our mission and aims and help the team shape policy responses in line with our strategic focus. We're looking for someone with experience delivering informed, engaging and quality communications outputs across digital platforms who has a keen interest in values driven work.
Salary: £31,000 - £36,000 depending on skills and experience.
For more information, read the full job description here.
To apply please send a CV and cover letter to jobs@una.org.uk
We are accepting applications on a rolling basis.
Chair - UNA-UK Board of Directors/Trustees (voluntary)
UNA-UK is looking for an outstanding and inspiring individual to help this charity punch above its weight.
The past few years have seen our operating environment change drastically, with unprecedented global turmoil and domestic political volatility. We are proud to have risen to the challenge, with a dynamic team, significant campaign wins and a strong medium-term financial position. We are looking for a new Chair to provide strong leadership in a voluntary capacity and to:
- Build on our excellent reputation and record of achievement
- Position ourselves as a visionary organisation that embodies its values
- Stay ahead of the curve as we navigate the Charity to a new chapter
As UNA-UK believes diversity is crucial to its success, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
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About UNA-UK
Founded in 1945, the United Nations Association – UK (UNA-UK) is the country’s foremost advocate for UK action at the UN; the UK's leading source of analysis on the UN; and a vibrant grassroots movement of 20,000 people from all walks of life. We are the only charity in the UK devoted to building support for the UN amongst policymakers, opinion-formers and the public. Our mission is to build movements for systemic transformation at the UN; to advocate for UK action for global cooperation. We work towards this goal by:
- Explaining how the UN works and what it can realistically achieve.
- Connecting people and organisations to the UN's work and values.
- Providing an interface between the UN and the UK.
- Calling for active and progressive UK leadership at the UN.
- Stimulating debate and action on how to make the UN more effective, transparent, inclusive and accountable.
- Convening key players from all sectors, in the UK and internationally, to promote multilateral solutions to global problems.
- Equipping our members and supporters to further all of these aims.
