Job Title: Trade Union, Organising and Campaigns Officer

Salary: £38,212 - £43,005 for Full Time

Location: Office based in Birmingham with Hybrid Home working

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Interview Date: W/C 10thMarch 2025

The BDA is seeking a committed and experienced trade union official to lead on organising members and growing our activist base.

The post holder will work within the Trade Union and Public Affairs Directorate of the BDA to support the objectives and priorities of the Trade Union National Executive Committee. They will possess the skills to plan and deliver campaigns and have a strong commitment to trade union values, including equality and democracy.

An understanding of the UK health environment, particularly the allied health professions would be beneficial along with knowledge of the workings of the TUC and other sister organisations

About us:

The British Dietetic Association is a professional body and trade union and is the leading organisation of nutrition professionals in the UK; representing the nutrition and dietetic workforce across all sectors.

The BDA is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. The BDA intends to do this by maintaining and rigorously implementing an Equal Opportunities Policy and Code of Practice. We particularly encourage black and minority ethnic people, people with disabilities and LGBTQI+ people to apply as they are currently under-represented in our workforce.

About the role:

This role will be office based in Central Birmingham for a minimum of 2 days a week (with some hybrid working from home).

The post holder will occasionally be required to travel around the UK, outside of office hours, however time off in lieu will be available.

Benefits include a good holiday package, flexible working policy, non-contributory healthcare benefits and an excellent company pension scheme.

Please apply with your CV and a *covering letter by the end of Friday 21 February 2025.

*Applications without a covering letter will not be accepted

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate in their application that they:

Have excellent communication skills
Have a proven track record of problem solving
Are resilient, empathic and competent to deal with sensitive and complex queries from members
Understand the structure of the NHS and Trade Unions and have demonstrable relevant skills
Have experience of advising Trade Union members in employment matters, or similar
Have a basic understanding of Trade Union law and recognition of the importance of the TUC in the UK.
Have excellent IT and data management skills
Are interested in a role where they can 'make a difference'.The full job description can be downloaded on the British Dietetic Association website, under the role outline

Candidates with the relevant experience or job title of: Strategic Projects Officer, Projects Officer, Policy Officer, Trade Union Policy Officer, Dietetic Policy Officer, Trade Union Projects Officer, Strategic Projects Officer, Strategic Projects Officer, Business Support, Policy Campaigns Officer, Allied Health Professional, Allied Health Policy Officer may also be considered for this role