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Trade union representing engineers, scientists, managers and specialists in areas as diverse as agriculture, defence, energy, environment, heritage, shipbuilding, telecoms, IT and transport.

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Trade union representing engineers, scientists, managers and specialists in areas as diverse as agriculture, defence, energy, environment, heritage, shipbuilding, telecoms, IT and transport.

A union representing scientists, engineers, tech experts and other specialist roles. 

  • Get protection, independent advice and support at work.
  • We can negotiate your pay, terms and conditions. 
  • We’ll pay your legal fees.
  • We’ll support your career, and save you money.
  • Most members pay under £15 a month.
Main Trades
Agriculture and forestry
Banking, finance and insurance
Financial services (accountancy, auditors, insurance, etc)
Fintech
Charities, voluntary and membership organisations
Construction
Education
Education inspection
Nurseries and childcare
Entertainment and the arts
Museums and art galleries
Government and public services
Civil service
Coastguard
Local government
Tech, software and IT
Digital
IT services
Public sector IT and data
Software
Telecoms
Legal services
Manufacturing & production
Chemicals
Machinery and equipment
Mining, quarrying and extraction
Oil and gas extraction
Post and telecommunications
Telecommunications
Power, water, sewage and waste
Retail and shops
Science and research
Transportation
Ships
Membership
Male 85,553 | Female 46,351| Other 740 | Total 132,644
Employers represented include:

We are the union for ambition. With 145,000 members from across a range of professions, including engineers, scientists, managers and civil servants

General secretary
Mike Clancy
Cost of membership

Most members pay under £15 per month.

Membership benefits

Support at work
Influence in your industry
A vote in union matters
Legal assistance
Personal injury cover
Special deals and discounts
£10 for each member you recruit
..Prospect Plus

A benefit service run by Parliament Hill. The offers include Apple discounts, travel insurance, tax return services, airport parking, gym membership, foreign exchange services, leisure activities and much more.

Prospect Energy Club

You could save up to £452* on your annual bills with an exclusive, great-value tariff through Prospect Energy Club. It’s free to join, there’s no obligation, and the switch is handled for you without interruption to supply.

Health and dental plans

Our health and dental plans give you money back on everyday medical expenses not covered by the NHS, such as trips to the optician, dentist, physiotherapist and much more.

University College of Osteopathy

Members enjoy discounts on UCO clinic appointment fees, providing access to high quality osteopathic care at an affordable rate at the largest osteopathic teaching clinic in Europe.

Financial advice

Prospect provides a number of services that can help members make the most of their money, or get assistance in times of need.

  • Our approved provider, Lighthouse Financial Advice, offers a complimentary financial review
  • If you’ve got debt problems, you can get free advice and support from Payplan.

Prospect members or their dependants in financial distress can also apply for a grant from the Prospect Benevolent Fund.

Professional and public liability insurance

Prospect is partnered with Graybrook, a specialist Liability Broker to offer professional indemnity policies designed for members in our Education and Children’s Services Group.

Death benefit scheme

Prospect’s death benefit scheme offers a lump sum payment to a dependant of a working member who has died.
 

Address

New Prospect House

8 Leake Street

London

SE1 7NN

Telephone
0300 600 1878
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