Regional Political, Policy & Research Administrator - London Region

JOB INFORMATION 

Location: Regional Office, Hendon 

Position: Regional Political, Policy & Research Administrator

Contract: Unspecified hours, Permanent

Deadline to apply: Midday on Friday 2nd December 2022

Salary: Grade 6 (starting salary £37,176 p.a. plus London Weighting)

Area/Team: London Region

TO APPLY: If you’d like to apply please request an application pack from Chris Bargery, PA to Regional Secretary.

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.  

JOB DESCRIPTION 

GMB is a large trade union that organises across the UK and Ireland; we’re proud to represent over 460,000 members from across the professional spectrum.

A vacancy has arisen for a Regional Political, Policy & Research Administrator to join the GMB’s London Region, this role will be based in 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 and/or national meetings/events. 
  • The hours of work for this post are designated as ‘unspecified’, and there will be a requirement 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
  • Season ticket loan
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Generous holiday allowance

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.

Please click here to access the job description & person specification.