Administrator (Part-time) – Newcastle Office Part Time NEW

Part-Time Administrator – Newcastle (Ref: 941)

Deadline: Noon on Tuesday, 3rd March 2026

Salary: £28,713 pa rising to £33,889 pa after 4 years’ service. (pro rata to £21,113 pa rising to £24,918 pa for a 25 hour week) NB; this role is fully office-based.

Location: 2 Hedley Court, North Shields NE29 7ST

The Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers is one of the UK’s largest trade unions.

A vacancy exists for a Part- Time Administrator based at the Newcastle Office.

Hours of work: 8 am to 1 pm (Monday – Friday)

The hours may be varied to meet the needs of the service.  This will be subject to prior consultation and agreement.

What we Offer:

• Defined contribution pension.
• Generous holiday entitlement – 24 days rising to 32 days plus bank and customary holidays (pro-rata to commencing month in holiday year and number of days a week worked).
• Free onsite parking, subject to availability.
• Cycle to Work Scheme (subject to passing probation and length of contract).
• Season Ticket Loan (subject to length of contract).
• Free health assessments (post probation).

Principal duties are: to provide a typing and clerical service, assisting in the provision of help and advice to members.

The successful applicant will possess: telephone and reception skills; the ability to work harmoniously in a small team and with individual colleagues; the ability to demonstrate tact, initiative and discretion; the ability to communicate effectively; well-developed planning and organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work in order to meet deadlines; IT literacy, particularly Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.

An application pack can be downloaded from the USDAW website by clicking on the ‘apply’ button. Alternatively, please e-mail jobvacancies@usdaw.org.uk or telephone the HR Section on 0161 413 0904, quoting Ref: 941.

The closing date is noon on Tuesday, 3rd March 2026.

CVs are not accepted.  No agencies please.

Usdaw is an Equal Opportunities Employer.