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Researcher (Organising) – Head Office (Ref: 961)
Deadline: Noon on 21 July 2026
Salary: £41,086 pa rising to £50,698 pa after four years' service.
Location: Head Office, Salford Quays, M50 3XZ
The Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers is one of the UK's largest trade unions.
A vacancy exists for a Researcher (Organising) based at the Union’s Head Office. Please note that this position is fully office based.
What we Offer:
- Flexitime
- 34 hour 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.
- 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).
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The Union does not currently offer sponsorship.
The principal duties are:
- To provide support to the Union’s organising agenda
- Assisting with the development of new and revised recognition agreements
- Drafting guidance to Officials and reps to assist them in the delivery of the organising agenda
- Analysing organising data across the Union
- Drafting strategies and materials for recruitment campaigns
The successful applicant will possess:
- A degree in a relevant area or equivalent experience in a research-related role in the Trade Union and Labour Movement
- 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 colleagues
- The ability to make sound judgements and know when to refer more complex queries.
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An application pack can be downloaded from here by clicking on the ‘apply’ button. Alternatively, please phone the HR Section on 0161 413 0904, quoting Ref: 961.
The closing date is noon on Tuesday, 21 July 2026.
CVs are not accepted. No agencies please.
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