Researcher to National Officer

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

A vacancy exists for a Researcher based at the Union’s Head Office.

What we Offer:

• Flexitime
• 34 hours 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, subject to availability.
• 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 principal duties are: to provide advice and information on employee relations, employment, political, economic, and social issues, support the Union's campaigning work as required, provide a support service to National Officers as required and provide advice to members, reps and officials on company and sector--specific issues.

The successful applicant will possess: a knowledge and understanding of employee relations; 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 them; the ability to make sound judgements and know when to refer more complex queries.

You can download an application pack below. Alternatively, please e-mail jobvacancies@usdaw.org.uk, or telephone 0161 413 0904, quoting Ref: 892.

The closing date is noon on Monday, 27 January 2025.

This is a re-advertisement and previous applicants need not apply.

CVs are not accepted.  No agencies please.

Usdaw is an Equal Opportunities Employer.