Chief Executive Officer

PCS is the Public and Commercial Services Union, representing many thousands of members working in the civil service and related areas.

The role

We are looking for skilled and effective individuals who can contribute, as a member of the Management Team, to the continued success of the Union. 

Through team meetings and the appraisal and development review process, you will provide strong leadership and managerial skill to direct a team of staff in delivering the union’s core and national objectives.

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate:

• Sound knowledge of employment rights and advocacy skills
• Proven track record in bargaining, organising and campaigning
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• An ability to develop and implement policy on collective bargaining matters
• Experience of team leadership, people management and development
• Knowledge and understanding of how digitalisation, IT and digital technology impacts the future of the union

The main duties of the role will be to:

• Contribute to the strategic development of the Union’s policy objectives including the PCS planning process
• Provide leadership in delivering the union’s bargaining, organising, campaigning, equality, learning and digital objectives and have direct involvement in more complex or strategic areas
• Manage people and resources in allocated area
• Represent PCS at external meetings
• Provide advice to and lead relevant committees including the preparation and presentation of reports
• Monitor and report on issues and initiatives as requested
• Provide input into budgetary processes including bid preparation, monitoring and control where relevant

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

Salary and Location

·         Band 5, London, London Spine points 21-17 or Regional Spine points 23-19

·         London Salary: £60,271p.a. rising to £68,671 p.a. or Regional Salary: £56,079 p.a. rising to £64,472 p.a.

·         Based: London or region (UK wide hybrid working available) PCS offices in London (Clapham Junction), Leeds, Glasgow, Cardiff, Liverpool, Birmingham, Newcastle, Bristol.

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.

Closing date: at 12 midday on Wednesday 27 March 2024

Applications must be received by the closing date and time specified.

 Interviews will be held by Zoom: Friday 12 April 2024

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.

Candidates will be informed after the interview whether they are appointable.  The General Secretary will have ultimate responsibility of allocating roles to the successful candidates, with decisions being notified on filling any vacancies in due course. 

·      CVs will not be accepted.  Only PCS application forms will be considered.

·      PCS offers a generous range of benefits including assistance with childcare, extensive family-friendly schemes, generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme.

·      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.

For further details and an application form please visit the PCS website.