PCS
Birmingham, Staffordshire
PCS is seeking a motivated and experienced individual to join our Member Response team as Team Leader. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the growth and success of the union by leading a dynamic team handling queries and calls. This post is based in PCS Birmingham with hybrid working arrangements. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in our union. Salary and Location Band 3, Regional Spine points 37-33 Starting salary: £39,403 p.a. rising to £43,715 p.a. in annual increments PCS Birmingham Successful candidates for the Member Response Team Leader will be able to demonstrate: Experience leading teams or supervising staff Working in a customer-focused organisation or service A strong understanding of GDPR Experience using CRM platforms such as Salesforce The main duties of the Member Response Team Leader role include: Managing a team of Member Response Team Administrators Day-to-day operations of the team Ensuring workflows are managed efficiently and service level agreements are consistently met With an ability to foster a positive and collaborative working environment both remotely and in person, the Member Response Team Leader will be expected to provide clear direction, conduct appraisals, and support the professional development of their team. Strong leadership skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to motivate and engage staff are essential. The role of Member Response Team Leader offers hybrid working with flexibility to work from home outside of peak periods. Due to key operational and democratic activities, the Member Response Team Leader will be required to attend the office daily from February to April each year and additional periods throughout the year. Outside of this period, hybrid flexibility will apply in line with team needs and organisational policy. Closing date: at 12 midday on Thursday 22 January 2026 Interviews will be in person: Thursday 5 February 2026 About PCS PCS is the Public and Commercial Services Union, representing many thousands of members working in the civil service and related areas. Employer Benefits You will have access to a generous package of staff benefits including flexible working (including hybrid working) childcare and family support generous maternity/paternity leave 32 days leave and Christmas closure pension scheme employee assistance programme Learning and Development The union offers a wide range of learning and development opportunities. We will work with you to support your continued professional development. PCS Recruiting Process We use CVMinder to manage all recruitment activities. It helps us to maintain our commitment to equality and diversity by ensuring that we are fair and compliant with our recruiting practices. Applications must be received by the closing date and time specified. Candidates invited for interview are required to make themselves available on the date/s specified. Interview dates cannot be changed to accommodate candidates who are unavailable to attend on the specified date. CVs will not be accepted. Please see the job description/person specification and follow the application process. PCS is working towards equal opportunities and is positive about disabled people. All posts can be considered on a full-time, part-time or job share basis. Please view our guidance for applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION: MEMBER RESPONSE TEAM LEADER Ref: 0226 Grade: Band 3, Birmingham Salary: Spine points 37- 33 Starting salary £39,403 p.a. rising to £43,715 p.a. Location: PCS Birmingham Purpose of the job: To assist in maximising the potential for union growth, development and success through managing, co-ordinating and supporting the work of the Member Response Team, in line with PCS policy and our ethos as an organising union. Responsible to: Member Response Team Manager Responsible for: Member Response Administrators Contacts External: PCS Union Representatives, Members, Government Departments, Employees of other trade unions, Suppliers, TUC, Employers, legal and other professional advisors, other external contacts Internal: PCS staff and officials, Bargaining Units, Membership and Balloting, and other internal departments Main duties and responsibilities 1. People Management Day-to-day management of staff and workflow Manage work allocation, future planning and support for team/line manager Through the appraisal system, identify training and development needs, train or organise training for staff Undertake induction programmes, 1 to 1s and appraisals with staff as appropriate Apply the staff conduct policies e.g. discipline, grievance, capability, dignity at work and IT security policies as and when required Check work standards and maintain consistent quality of delegated tasks Proactively promote diversity including equality in line with the wider PCS approach Continuously improve effectiveness and efficiency of the administrative team Ensure health, safety and welfare of team members 2. Systems Management Develop and make best use of relevant systems e.g. office, IT, finance, etc. Attend relevant training and ensure staff are appropriately trained on system changes and developments Regularly reviewing existing systems, and ensure consistency and organisational best practice is followed Equality-proof and check that the design and operation of any new systems are in line with wider PCS policy, e.g. health and safety, and IT security policies, and make recommendations to senior officers as appropriate where new systems are designed that could be applicable to the wider union Implement an ongoing development and monitoring process for systems including managing resources, gathering, monitoring, collating and reconciling information, checking allocations, preparing reports, highlighting budget over and under spends Set up statistical systems to produce reports and analyse information i.e. membership reports, personal cases management system, equality statistics Organise and allocate work, deal with queries and correspondence, research information, produce briefs, documents and responses Ensure the membership system e.g. Salesforce is used to maintain up-to-date data Contract management work including scoping suppliers, drawing up tendering documents and recommendations, provide reports to bodies and committees 3. Team Working Proactively promote team working Initiate, organise, lead and participate in team meetings as appropriate Maintain high levels of confidentiality of sensitive issues at all times Provide assistance to team members 4. Office Coordination / Project Management Plan ahead and prioritise the teams work Share best practice with colleagues across the organisation Manage the physical work environment e.g. undertake risk assessments, coordinate office resources, review office layout in line with facilities systems, work with department head / SNO to deploy non-staff resources (e.g. office furniture and equipment) in the most effective manner Prepare for, attend and record meetings and events and take follow up action Liaise with senior officials both within PCS and external organisations e.g. trade unions, government departments and agencies Handle projects as directed by the line manager Deal with complex queries, issues, arising from staff or via correspondence from members Draft complex correspondence, briefs, reports as appropriate 5. Meeting, Conference, Election, Ballot, Events Arrangements Organise, co-ordinate and supervise arrangements for meetings, elections, conferences, seminars and other external and internal events Develop appropriate systems and support for events, conferences, elections, meetings, ballots, etc. e.g. ensuring computer and internet services are available, determine schedule for printing materials, and encourage participation Agree and manage timetables, processes and procedures Attend and contribute to events as appropriate Ensure compliance with rules and legal requirements, including equality issues, seeking guidance where appropriate 6. Union Organising and Campaigning (where appropriate) Co-ordinate and assist in the delivery of union organising activity at PCS members workplaces in support of and alongside the relevant PCS Officers Prepare, plan, and co-ordinate team(s) support for scheduled union organising and campaigning activity Maintain direct contact with PCS members within their workplace(s)/branches as required Co-ordinate and delegate union organising and campaigning support work/activity to direct staff team as required 7. General At all times implement and promote the PCSs Equal Opportunities Policy adhering to the PCS Values Take due and reasonable care of self and others in respect of Health & Safety at Work Participate in appraisal, training and development systems In all work activities . click apply for full job details
PCS is seeking a motivated and experienced individual to join our Member Response team as Team Leader. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the growth and success of the union by leading a dynamic team handling queries and calls. This post is based in PCS Birmingham with hybrid working arrangements. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in our union. Salary and Location Band 3, Regional Spine points 37-33 Starting salary: £39,403 p.a. rising to £43,715 p.a. in annual increments PCS Birmingham Successful candidates for the Member Response Team Leader will be able to demonstrate: Experience leading teams or supervising staff Working in a customer-focused organisation or service A strong understanding of GDPR Experience using CRM platforms such as Salesforce The main duties of the Member Response Team Leader role include: Managing a team of Member Response Team Administrators Day-to-day operations of the team Ensuring workflows are managed efficiently and service level agreements are consistently met With an ability to foster a positive and collaborative working environment both remotely and in person, the Member Response Team Leader will be expected to provide clear direction, conduct appraisals, and support the professional development of their team. Strong leadership skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to motivate and engage staff are essential. The role of Member Response Team Leader offers hybrid working with flexibility to work from home outside of peak periods. Due to key operational and democratic activities, the Member Response Team Leader will be required to attend the office daily from February to April each year and additional periods throughout the year. Outside of this period, hybrid flexibility will apply in line with team needs and organisational policy. Closing date: at 12 midday on Thursday 22 January 2026 Interviews will be in person: Thursday 5 February 2026 About PCS PCS is the Public and Commercial Services Union, representing many thousands of members working in the civil service and related areas. Employer Benefits You will have access to a generous package of staff benefits including flexible working (including hybrid working) childcare and family support generous maternity/paternity leave 32 days leave and Christmas closure pension scheme employee assistance programme Learning and Development The union offers a wide range of learning and development opportunities. We will work with you to support your continued professional development. PCS Recruiting Process We use CVMinder to manage all recruitment activities. It helps us to maintain our commitment to equality and diversity by ensuring that we are fair and compliant with our recruiting practices. Applications must be received by the closing date and time specified. Candidates invited for interview are required to make themselves available on the date/s specified. Interview dates cannot be changed to accommodate candidates who are unavailable to attend on the specified date. CVs will not be accepted. Please see the job description/person specification and follow the application process. PCS is working towards equal opportunities and is positive about disabled people. All posts can be considered on a full-time, part-time or job share basis. Please view our guidance for applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION: MEMBER RESPONSE TEAM LEADER Ref: 0226 Grade: Band 3, Birmingham Salary: Spine points 37- 33 Starting salary £39,403 p.a. rising to £43,715 p.a. Location: PCS Birmingham Purpose of the job: To assist in maximising the potential for union growth, development and success through managing, co-ordinating and supporting the work of the Member Response Team, in line with PCS policy and our ethos as an organising union. Responsible to: Member Response Team Manager Responsible for: Member Response Administrators Contacts External: PCS Union Representatives, Members, Government Departments, Employees of other trade unions, Suppliers, TUC, Employers, legal and other professional advisors, other external contacts Internal: PCS staff and officials, Bargaining Units, Membership and Balloting, and other internal departments Main duties and responsibilities 1. People Management Day-to-day management of staff and workflow Manage work allocation, future planning and support for team/line manager Through the appraisal system, identify training and development needs, train or organise training for staff Undertake induction programmes, 1 to 1s and appraisals with staff as appropriate Apply the staff conduct policies e.g. discipline, grievance, capability, dignity at work and IT security policies as and when required Check work standards and maintain consistent quality of delegated tasks Proactively promote diversity including equality in line with the wider PCS approach Continuously improve effectiveness and efficiency of the administrative team Ensure health, safety and welfare of team members 2. Systems Management Develop and make best use of relevant systems e.g. office, IT, finance, etc. Attend relevant training and ensure staff are appropriately trained on system changes and developments Regularly reviewing existing systems, and ensure consistency and organisational best practice is followed Equality-proof and check that the design and operation of any new systems are in line with wider PCS policy, e.g. health and safety, and IT security policies, and make recommendations to senior officers as appropriate where new systems are designed that could be applicable to the wider union Implement an ongoing development and monitoring process for systems including managing resources, gathering, monitoring, collating and reconciling information, checking allocations, preparing reports, highlighting budget over and under spends Set up statistical systems to produce reports and analyse information i.e. membership reports, personal cases management system, equality statistics Organise and allocate work, deal with queries and correspondence, research information, produce briefs, documents and responses Ensure the membership system e.g. Salesforce is used to maintain up-to-date data Contract management work including scoping suppliers, drawing up tendering documents and recommendations, provide reports to bodies and committees 3. Team Working Proactively promote team working Initiate, organise, lead and participate in team meetings as appropriate Maintain high levels of confidentiality of sensitive issues at all times Provide assistance to team members 4. Office Coordination / Project Management Plan ahead and prioritise the teams work Share best practice with colleagues across the organisation Manage the physical work environment e.g. undertake risk assessments, coordinate office resources, review office layout in line with facilities systems, work with department head / SNO to deploy non-staff resources (e.g. office furniture and equipment) in the most effective manner Prepare for, attend and record meetings and events and take follow up action Liaise with senior officials both within PCS and external organisations e.g. trade unions, government departments and agencies Handle projects as directed by the line manager Deal with complex queries, issues, arising from staff or via correspondence from members Draft complex correspondence, briefs, reports as appropriate 5. Meeting, Conference, Election, Ballot, Events Arrangements Organise, co-ordinate and supervise arrangements for meetings, elections, conferences, seminars and other external and internal events Develop appropriate systems and support for events, conferences, elections, meetings, ballots, etc. e.g. ensuring computer and internet services are available, determine schedule for printing materials, and encourage participation Agree and manage timetables, processes and procedures Attend and contribute to events as appropriate Ensure compliance with rules and legal requirements, including equality issues, seeking guidance where appropriate 6. Union Organising and Campaigning (where appropriate) Co-ordinate and assist in the delivery of union organising activity at PCS members workplaces in support of and alongside the relevant PCS Officers Prepare, plan, and co-ordinate team(s) support for scheduled union organising and campaigning activity Maintain direct contact with PCS members within their workplace(s)/branches as required Co-ordinate and delegate union organising and campaigning support work/activity to direct staff team as required 7. General At all times implement and promote the PCSs Equal Opportunities Policy adhering to the PCS Values Take due and reasonable care of self and others in respect of Health & Safety at Work Participate in appraisal, training and development systems In all work activities . click apply for full job details
Jamieson Clark
City, Swindon
Position Senior HVAC Service Engineer / AC Technician - VRV / VRF - Fault Find and Fix - Manufacturer Training & Software Service Checker Tool Experience Company Large National M&E provider with a national team of AC service engineers Location Wiltshire Industry Commercial HVAC / Air conditioning / AC A/C / Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Chillers, Heat Pumps, Desired Experience Air conditioning service and maintenance engineer, fault find and fix, PPM's. The Role A leading national mechanical engineering provider seeks a Senior HVAC Service and Maintenance Engineer to add to their Southern HVAC team. You will be focused on commercial planned preventive maintenance contracts and emergency fault find and fix call outs on commercial HVAC VRF / VRV air conditioning systems from the main HVAC manufacturers. Experience Required You will have extensive previous hands-on experience servicing HVAC systems. Ideally you will be highly capable at fault find and fix. F-Gas, hydrocarbons, refrigeration and air conditioning qualifications / certifications and manufacturer training would be an advantage. Great teamwork and communication skills are also important both from a client facing perspective and internal regional team cooperation to service contracts and resolve fault find and fix call outs both quickly and effectively. If you have worked your way up on the tools as an apprentice and are highly knowledgeable with or without Level 2 or Level 3 HVAC certifications then please still apply. Experience with chillers and commercial heat pumps will be of additonal benefit. The Company This is a long-established company that prides itself on having excellent company morale and career development. The company is one of the largest M&E service providers nationally and due to growth of the companies national contracts they are looking to add to their London team. Their HVAC service engineers all have extensive and advanced knowledge on servicing HVAC systems from the top air conditioning manufacturers and their Senior Service Engineers are highly skilled at advanced fault finding and fixing. The Package Initial indications are a base salary up to £55,000 with bonus 37hrs per week with additional overtime and no weekend shift rota. A company van or van allowance will be provided along with pension, private healthcare and dental. Furthermore, 27 days holiday + bank holidays. Jamieson Clark currently has over 50 live roles to offer and specialise in sales recruitment. Current vacancies for HVAC Service Engineers, Air Conditioning Service Engineers, HVAC Install Engineers, Air Conditioning Service Engineers, Product Managers, Contract Engineers, Pre-Sales Technical Engineers, Sales Engineers, Sales Executives, Business Development Managers and Sales Managers providing air conditioning systems, central plant, fan coils, HVAC, heat recovery, heat exchangers, split systems, ducted, cassette, ceiling suspended, wall mounted, variable refrigerant flow, VRF, VRV, DX, Refrigeration, AHU s, Air Handling Units, close control, Chillers, BMS, water cooled air conditioning units and other product & service based sectors. Send your CV to a consultant for advice on your next career move.
Position Senior HVAC Service Engineer / AC Technician - VRV / VRF - Fault Find and Fix - Manufacturer Training & Software Service Checker Tool Experience Company Large National M&E provider with a national team of AC service engineers Location Wiltshire Industry Commercial HVAC / Air conditioning / AC A/C / Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Chillers, Heat Pumps, Desired Experience Air conditioning service and maintenance engineer, fault find and fix, PPM's. The Role A leading national mechanical engineering provider seeks a Senior HVAC Service and Maintenance Engineer to add to their Southern HVAC team. You will be focused on commercial planned preventive maintenance contracts and emergency fault find and fix call outs on commercial HVAC VRF / VRV air conditioning systems from the main HVAC manufacturers. Experience Required You will have extensive previous hands-on experience servicing HVAC systems. Ideally you will be highly capable at fault find and fix. F-Gas, hydrocarbons, refrigeration and air conditioning qualifications / certifications and manufacturer training would be an advantage. Great teamwork and communication skills are also important both from a client facing perspective and internal regional team cooperation to service contracts and resolve fault find and fix call outs both quickly and effectively. If you have worked your way up on the tools as an apprentice and are highly knowledgeable with or without Level 2 or Level 3 HVAC certifications then please still apply. Experience with chillers and commercial heat pumps will be of additonal benefit. The Company This is a long-established company that prides itself on having excellent company morale and career development. The company is one of the largest M&E service providers nationally and due to growth of the companies national contracts they are looking to add to their London team. Their HVAC service engineers all have extensive and advanced knowledge on servicing HVAC systems from the top air conditioning manufacturers and their Senior Service Engineers are highly skilled at advanced fault finding and fixing. The Package Initial indications are a base salary up to £55,000 with bonus 37hrs per week with additional overtime and no weekend shift rota. A company van or van allowance will be provided along with pension, private healthcare and dental. Furthermore, 27 days holiday + bank holidays. Jamieson Clark currently has over 50 live roles to offer and specialise in sales recruitment. Current vacancies for HVAC Service Engineers, Air Conditioning Service Engineers, HVAC Install Engineers, Air Conditioning Service Engineers, Product Managers, Contract Engineers, Pre-Sales Technical Engineers, Sales Engineers, Sales Executives, Business Development Managers and Sales Managers providing air conditioning systems, central plant, fan coils, HVAC, heat recovery, heat exchangers, split systems, ducted, cassette, ceiling suspended, wall mounted, variable refrigerant flow, VRF, VRV, DX, Refrigeration, AHU s, Air Handling Units, close control, Chillers, BMS, water cooled air conditioning units and other product & service based sectors. Send your CV to a consultant for advice on your next career move.
