JOB INFORMATION

Location: Hayes Office

Position: Support Worker

Contract: Specified hours [32.5 hours per week], Permanent

Deadline to apply: Midday on Friday 4th April 2025

Salary: Grade 4: starting salary of £35,750 p.a. [incl. of London Weighting]

Area/Team: London Region/ Hayes Office

Applications are encouraged from people who are under-represented in the union. We actively encourage women, Black and Asian Ethnic minority/Global Majority Heritage, disabled and LGBT+ people to apply.

This is an office-based role, working Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 4.30pm in the Region's Hayes office: 213 Church Road, Hayes, Middlesex UB3 2LG.

GMB is one of the UK and Ireland's largest trade unions; we're proud to represent over half a million people from across the professional spectrum and all walks of life.

The London Region is currently seeking applications for a Support Worker to support the work of the Region's Recruitment, Organising and Campaigning agenda. This is an exciting role, where you will be responsible for assisting with the administration and support needs of the Region's officers and day-to-day work of the Hayes office, as well as working closely and collaboratively with the wider regional team, to ensure a smooth and efficient running of all regional business.

This is a dynamic role that will allow the successful candidates to be actively involved in all areas of the region's activities, including supporting the teams out on demonstrations and campaigns, and taking a leading role in handling all aspects of the office team's social media activity.

The successful candidate will:

* Possess a flexible attitude and a full range of administrative and organisational skills as outlined in the job description

* Be able to work on their own initiative to undertake duties in a professional and efficient manner

* Have an understanding of the GMB, other Trade Unions as well as commitment to the wider Trade Union and Labour Movement.

* Be a strong multi-tasker

* Be flexible and adaptable

* Possess strong IT skills

We're looking for someone who possesses the ability to work well independently but is also a real team player.

This is a varied and interesting role. In return, we offer excellent terms and benefits, including:

* Final Salary Pension Scheme

* Employee Assistance Programme

* Childcare Assistance Scheme

* Season Ticket Loan

* Cycle to Work Scheme

* Generous holiday allowance

* Eye Care claim back Scheme

* Annual Leave Purchase Scheme

* Annual Health Check

If you think you may be who we're looking for and if you feel you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification in the job description, we'd like to hear from you.

Other Information

* The successful candidates may on occasions be expected to travel to other locations in the Region in the event of absences for cover purposes.

* Candidates should be comfortable with occasional lone working, as there will be times that the successful candidate will be only person present in the office.

* Interviews will be held in the Hayes office, dates are tbc.

To apply, please visit our website to download the job role application pack