Trade Union Secondee - Social Partnership and Fair Work Directorate

Location: The post is pan Wales and the post holder may work from any of the Welsh Government Offices.  However, there is an expectation that the successful applicant would work from Cardiff 1-2 days a week.

During the secondment, the post holder will remain on the terms, conditions, and payroll of their home organisation. Inward secondees are not eligible for Welsh Government pay awards.

We are looking to appoint a member of the team on secondment from the trade union movement.  We would like someone who has knowledge of and credibility within the trade union movement and who can play a full role in the team delivering social partnership and supporting organisational culture change within public bodies in Wales.

The successful candidate will have responsibility for developing and maintaining the Welsh Government’s relationship with trade unions in this policy area.  They will work closely with trade union representatives and other stakeholders to understand, develop and influence their position on issues relating to workforce matters and help shape Welsh Government policy on social partnership.

They will also be responsible for defined policy work streams within the Directorate, for example providing secretariat support and helping to deliver the work programme for Public Sector Future Workforce Forum (PSFWF) and liaising with trade unions on the Social Partnership Council.  The post holder will be required to operate credibly at senior management level within Welsh Government and be confident in communicating and collaborating with union partners. The post holder will also be responsible for delivering specific pieces of work in line with the PSFWF’s work programme.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate;

• Knowledge of and experience of working within the trade union movement
• An ability to build a strong network of collaborative relationships senior leaders in the Welsh Government and across the trade unions and employers.
• Highly developed communication and organisational skills with the ability to empower, motivate and influence in order to gain the trust and confidence of internal and external stakeholders.
• An ability to develop close and trusted working relationships within the Welsh Government, with Ministers and external social partners and provide advice to Ministers and senior representatives of the Social Partners
• Knowledge of employment and social issues and social partnership structures in Wales
• An understanding of the public sector trade union landscape.

It this is you, then please contact fstock@tuc.org.uk to obtain a recruitment pack.

The closing date for applications is 30 March 2026 at noon and the interview date will be on 14 April 2026 at TUC Cymru office, 1 Cathedral Road, Cardiff CF11 9SD.