Applications are encouraged from people who are under-represented in the union. We actively encourage women, Black and Asian Ethnic minority/Global Majority Heritage, Disabled and LGBT+ people to apply

JOB DESCRIPTION:

GMB is one of Britain’s largest trade unions; we’re proud to represent over half a million people across the professional spectrum and all walks of life.

A vacancy has arisen for a Regional Political, Policy & Research Administrator to join the GMB’s London Region, this role will be based in our Hendon Office.

The postholder will have primary responsibility to support the Regional Political Officer and will work closely with the Regional Secretary, branches, the Regional Political Committee to report and shape our political campaigning and communication objectives. The postholder is integral to our regional communications and liaison with MPs, Councillors and other campaign groups.

The successful applicant should be able to work on their own initiative to undertake their duties in a professional and efficient manner and have an understanding of the GMB, other Trade Unions as well as a commitment to the wider Trade Union and Labour Movement.

Information about the role:

• The successful post-holder will be expected to attend regional or national meetings/events.
• The hours of work for this post are designated as ‘unspecified’, and there will be a requirement for the successful candidate to work unsocial hours, which may include some weekend or evening work, when required by the role.

In return, we offer excellent terms and benefits, including:

• Final Salary Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Childcare Assistance Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Generous holiday allowance
• Eye Care claim back Scheme
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
• Annual Health Check

This a varied and interesting role, the successful applicant should possess a flexible attitude; if you think you may be who were looking for and if you feel you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification in the job description, we’d like to hear from you.

TO APPLY: If you’d like to apply, please download the application pack documents from the links located on the right-hand side.

Please note:

Late or incomplete applications will not be considered, so please ensure you have completed all sections of the application form (including referee details) and submitted no later than the specified deadline.