GMB Southern Region is currently seeking applications for the role of Regional Secretary. Applications are encouraged from people who are under-represented in the union. We actively encourage women, Black and Asian Ethnic minority, disabled and LGBT+ people to apply.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
GMB is one of the UK and Ireland’s largest trade unions: we’re proud to represent members from across the professional spectrum and put the needs of our members at the forefront of everything we do.
A vacancy has arisen for the position of Regional Secretary based in the South of England.
GMB Union is going through an exciting period of change as we move toward becoming the UK’s pre-eminent campaigning and organising union. Southern Region serves a diverse geographical area: from the South of Greater London in the East to Dorset in the West and Isle of Wight in the South, this is an opportunity to shape the direction and strategy of a progressive and vibrant region.
As Regional Secretary, you will lead from the front in developing the Region’s membership, campaigning and organising agenda, promoting the union’s policies and objectives, and growing the reputation and public image of GMB in the Region. As the most senior leader in the region, you will be the face of GMB externally and will be expected to manage high level stakeholder relationships on behalf of the Union in the region, with media, politicians and business leaders, and will therefore need to possess excellent inter-personal, relationship management and public speaking skills.
The post-holder will report directly to the General Secretary and will be accountable for a large remit: you will have oversight and responsibility for a large team of staff, responsibility for the business of Regional Council and Committee, oversight of the Region’s finances, policies, campaigns and communications, as well as the political activities of the Region.
In addition, you will be a member of the National Senior Management Team and will bear shared responsibility for helping to shape the policies, strategies and procedures of the union on a national level, ensuring through good leadership that those national strategic objectives are embedded in the work of the Region through the delivery of effective campaigns and robust workforce planning.
The successful candidate will be someone who possess experience of working in a senior leadership role and will be able to demonstrate:
- a proven track record of people management and effective leadership of staff
- excellent communication and inter-personal skills
- have a proven recruitment and organisation record
- experience of budgetary and finance management
- and above all, be a people person.
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
As you would expect with such a senior role, the hours of work for the role are unspecified and will necessarily entail an element of unsocial hours, including evening and weekend work. Periods of working away from home will also be required.
This role will be based at the Regional Office in Chessington, and regular and frequent travel across the Region to satellite offices will be required more generally. Senior Management Team responsibilities will also require regular travel to London.
If you think you may be who we're looking for and if you feel you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification of the attached job description, we’d like to hear from you.
FURTHER INFORMATION
- Interviews for successful applicants is anticipated to take place at GMB’s Southern Regional Office in Chessington. Dates are to be determined.
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.