Equalities Researcher - Research and Policy Department - Head Office (Ref: 962) 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 an Equalities Researcher 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). The Union does not currently offer sponsorship. The principal duties are: to provide a support service to the Equalities Officers and Union officials and to provide information, advice and support on political, party political, employment and social issues. 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. An application pack can be downloaded from here by clicking on the 'apply' button. The closing date is noon on Tuesday, 21 July 2026. CVs are not accepted. No agencies please. Usdaw is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Jul 11, 2026
Full time
Equalities Researcher - Research and Policy Department - Head Office (Ref: 962) 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 an Equalities Researcher 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). The Union does not currently offer sponsorship. The principal duties are: to provide a support service to the Equalities Officers and Union officials and to provide information, advice and support on political, party political, employment and social issues. 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. An application pack can be downloaded from here by clicking on the 'apply' button. The closing date is noon on Tuesday, 21 July 2026. CVs are not accepted. No agencies please. Usdaw is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Research Administrator - Head Office (Ref: 955) Deadline: Noon on 3 June 2026 Salary: £28,713 pa rising to £33,889 pa after 4 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 Research Administrator based at the Union's Head Office. Please note that this position is fully office based. What we Offer: Flexitime 34 hours 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, subject to availability. 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). The Union does not currently offer sponsorship. The principal duties are: under the general direction of the Head of Research and Policy, to provide general administrative support in connection with the smooth running of the department, to administer the Usdaw pay and conditions database and produce statistical reports on recruitment activities. The successful applicant will possess: the ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines and have well-developed planning and organisational skills; the ability to communicate effectively; the ability to work harmoniously in a team and with individual colleagues; a methodical approach with close attention to detail; the ability to make sound judgements and know when to refer more complex queries; the ability to respond to change, and be adaptable and flexible to the changing needs of the job and the Union. An application pack can be downloaded from here by clicking on the 'apply' button. The closing date is noon on Wednesday, 3rd June 2026. This is a re-advertisement and previous applicants need not apply. CVs are not accepted. No agencies please. Usdaw is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
May 23, 2026
Full time
Research Administrator - Head Office (Ref: 955) Deadline: Noon on 3 June 2026 Salary: £28,713 pa rising to £33,889 pa after 4 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 Research Administrator based at the Union's Head Office. Please note that this position is fully office based. What we Offer: Flexitime 34 hours 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, subject to availability. 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). The Union does not currently offer sponsorship. The principal duties are: under the general direction of the Head of Research and Policy, to provide general administrative support in connection with the smooth running of the department, to administer the Usdaw pay and conditions database and produce statistical reports on recruitment activities. The successful applicant will possess: the ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines and have well-developed planning and organisational skills; the ability to communicate effectively; the ability to work harmoniously in a team and with individual colleagues; a methodical approach with close attention to detail; the ability to make sound judgements and know when to refer more complex queries; the ability to respond to change, and be adaptable and flexible to the changing needs of the job and the Union. An application pack can be downloaded from here by clicking on the 'apply' button. The closing date is noon on Wednesday, 3rd June 2026. This is a re-advertisement and previous applicants need not apply. CVs are not accepted. No agencies please. Usdaw is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Solicitor/Barrister/Senior Legal Advisor - Legal Department - Head Office (Ref: 954) Deadline: noon on Monday, 1 June 2026. Salary: £42,090 pa rising to £52,598 pa after 3 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 Solicitor/Barrister/Senior Legal Advisor based at the Union's Head Office. Please note that this position is fully office based. What We Offer: 34 hours week (currently no time recording.) Work/life balance including Flexitime. 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,) with additional fixed days over Christmas. Subsidised canteen Free onsite parking / excellent train and tram links. 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). The principal duties are: to deliver an advice and representation service in employment and industrial law matters to Union members, representatives and officials; to prepare employment casework; to undertake some advocacy at Tribunal and to oversee the work of the Employment Law Legal Advisors. The successful applicant: The role would suit an experienced qualified solicitor, barrister or CILEX - qualified status of between 3-8 years. Qualified employment solicitor status is desirable but not essential, or equivalent practical experience of employment law and employment tribunals; the ability to communicate effectively; the ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines and well-developed planning and organisational skills; experience in advising and representing members in employment tribunal cases, including undertaking some limited advocacy at tribunal hearings; legal research skills; IT literacy, particularly Microsoft Office. In return, you will have access to high quality work, within a team with an enviable track record for excellent results and strong reputation, state of the art offices, a supportive and progressive working environment and an opportunity to develop your practice. An application pack can be downloaded from here by clicking on the 'apply' button. The closing date is noon on Monday, 1 June 2026. This is a re-advertisement and previous applicants need not apply. CVs are not accepted. No agencies please. Usdaw is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
May 12, 2026
Full time
Solicitor/Barrister/Senior Legal Advisor - Legal Department - Head Office (Ref: 954) Deadline: noon on Monday, 1 June 2026. Salary: £42,090 pa rising to £52,598 pa after 3 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 Solicitor/Barrister/Senior Legal Advisor based at the Union's Head Office. Please note that this position is fully office based. What We Offer: 34 hours week (currently no time recording.) Work/life balance including Flexitime. 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,) with additional fixed days over Christmas. Subsidised canteen Free onsite parking / excellent train and tram links. 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). The principal duties are: to deliver an advice and representation service in employment and industrial law matters to Union members, representatives and officials; to prepare employment casework; to undertake some advocacy at Tribunal and to oversee the work of the Employment Law Legal Advisors. The successful applicant: The role would suit an experienced qualified solicitor, barrister or CILEX - qualified status of between 3-8 years. Qualified employment solicitor status is desirable but not essential, or equivalent practical experience of employment law and employment tribunals; the ability to communicate effectively; the ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines and well-developed planning and organisational skills; experience in advising and representing members in employment tribunal cases, including undertaking some limited advocacy at tribunal hearings; legal research skills; IT literacy, particularly Microsoft Office. In return, you will have access to high quality work, within a team with an enviable track record for excellent results and strong reputation, state of the art offices, a supportive and progressive working environment and an opportunity to develop your practice. An application pack can be downloaded from here by clicking on the 'apply' button. The closing date is noon on Monday, 1 June 2026. This is a re-advertisement and previous applicants need not apply. CVs are not accepted. No agencies please. Usdaw is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
