Campaigns and Communications Assistant (Liberation)

NUS has four liberation campaigns: the Black Students' Campaign, the Disabled Students' Campaign, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans Campaign and the Women's Campaign. These campaigns lead our work on equality: challenging discrimination, promoting diversity and building activism through a wide range of work.

NUS are looking for a proactive, confident and persuasive communicator to join the Political Strategy Unit. The role of Campaigns and Communications Assistant (Liberation) will require the post holder to work with staff and elected officers to promote the work of NUS National Liberation Campaigns and local Liberation Campaigns within member students’ unions in further and higher education.

Previous experience of using social media, managing digital communications and building online engagement are essential to this post. An understanding of the student movement, NUS Liberation campaigns and the issues affecting students within the liberation campaigns are highly desirable. The role demands an articulate and enthusiastic individual who is self-motivated and passionate about communications and Liberation. Applicants will also be assessed on their ability to put together a working communications plan and their ability to absorb information and re-present it as concise and attractive communication.

The deadline for applications is 10am on Monday 20 May 2013. Interviews will be held the following week in London.

To apply please send your application form to recruitment@nus.org.uk. Please note we do not accept CVs.

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NUS is committed to being an inclusive employer and having a diverse workforce. We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.