PCS is the Public and Commercial Services Union, representing 180,000 members working in the civil service and related areas.
We have a number of permanent vacancies at various PCS locations in our Bargaining and Organising, Campaigning, Equality and Learning departments to work collaboratively across the union, to deliver effectively for our members and contribute to the union’s continued success.
Candidates will be able to demonstrate:
- Encouraging participation and recruitment of new members, particularly of under-represented groups
- Co-ordinating and working with committees
- Industrial relations and negotiations
- Advocacy and representation
- Project Management (e.g. Campaigning)
- Evidence of ongoing training and continuing professional development
- Understanding of the political processes in the UK and the role and work of trade unions
- Basic knowledge of employment rights, equality legislation discrimination law and working practices
- Methods and techniques for bargaining, campaigning and organising
- Impact and use of Digital and IT applications in a trade union
The ability to organise own work, identify and set priorities as well as communicate effectively using written and oral channels, including reports and presentations, with a variety of audiences are all essential.
PCS is moving towards the establishment of an organising culture across the union. Our approach going forward is about building union power. Industrial officers will be given opportunities to work in and develop expertise in all aspects of the role including bargaining, organising, campaigning, equality and learning.
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 4, London, Spine points 27-23 Regional Spine points 30-26
- London Salary: £49,299 p.a. rising to £56,079 p.a. Regional Salary: £45,570 p.a. rising to £51,459 p.a.
- Based: London/Region or Nation (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.