Equalities Researcher

The Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers is one of the UK's largest trade unions.

A vacancy exists for an Equalities Researcher based at the Union’s Head Office. Please note that this position is fully office based.

What we offer:

• Flexitime
• 34 hour week
• Defined contribution pension
• Generous holiday entitlement – 24 days rising to 32 days plus bank and customary holidays (pro-rata to commencing month in holiday year and number of days a week worked)
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme (subject to passing probation and length of contract)
• Season Ticket Loan (subject to length of contract)
• Free health assessments (post probation)

The Union does not currently offer sponsorship.

The principal duties are: to provide a support service to the Equalities Officers and Union officials and to provide information, advice and support on political, party political, employment and social issues.  

The successful applicant will possess: 

• a degree in a relevant area or equivalent experience in a research-related role in the Trade Union and Labour Movement
• the ability to develop knowledge quickly on a wide range of topics and respond to fast-moving situations 
• the ability to prioritise work, including anticipating other people's timescales and demands, and have well-developed planning and organisational skills 
• the ability to communicate effectively and liaise competently with officials, staff, members, and employers 
• the ability to understand and consolidate complex member queries and identify the relevant information from their query to assist colleagues 
• the ability to make sound judgements and know when to refer more complex queries

An application pack can be downloaded from the Usdaw job page by clicking on the ‘apply’ button above. 

Alternatively, please e-mail jobvacancies@usdaw.org.uk or phone the HR Section on 0161 413 0904, quoting Ref: 962.

The closing date is noon on Tuesday, 21 July 2026.

Interviews are expected to take place on Monday, 17th August 2026.

CVs are not accepted.  No agencies please.

Usdaw is an Equal Opportunities Employer.