Location
PCS Clapham, Battersea, London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Band 4, Spine points 27-23
Starting salary: £51,759 per annum rising to £58,877 per annum in annual increments

About the Role
We are seeking a National Press Officer to manage and develop PCS’s media profile. You will be the first point of contact representing PCS in the media through press releases, stories, and quotes. The role involves planning and implementing campaigns and media strategies, as well as supporting and developing PCS representatives to gain positive media coverage. The ability to organise your own work, identify and set priorities, and work to tight deadlines is essential. Excellent communication skills and an understanding of trade unions and the issues facing PCS’s members are key to success in this role.

Closing Date
12 midday on Monday 3 November 2025

Interview Date
Thursday 20 November 2025 (via Zoom)

About PCS
PCS is the Public and Commercial Services Union, representing many thousands of members working in the civil service and related areas.

Employer Benefits
- Flexible working (including hybrid working)
- Childcare and family support
- Generous maternity/paternity leave
- 32 days leave plus Christmas closure
- Pension scheme
- Employee assistance programme

Learning and Development
The union offers a wide range of learning and development opportunities and supports your continued professional development.

Experience
- Experience working with the media as a press officer or journalist
- Planning successful strategic media campaigns
- Knowledge of print, broadcast, social and digital media, including editorial steer, deadlines, and readership

About You
- Articulate and persuasive writing skills suited to diverse audiences
- Ability to organise your own work, set priorities, and meet tight deadlines
- Excellent communication skills
- Interest in and understanding of trade unions and the issues facing PCS members

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are stated, but relevant media experience and understanding of the trade union movement are essential.