Research Administrator Full Time NEW

Research Administrator – Head Office (Ref: 955)
Deadline: Noon on 3 June 2026
Salary: £28,713 pa rising to £33,889 pa after 4 years’ service.

Location: Head Office, Salford Quays, M50 3XZ

The Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers is one of the UK’s largest trade unions.
A vacancy exists for a Research Administrator based at the Union’s Head Office. Please note that this position is fully office based.

What we Offer:

• Flexitime
• 34 hours week
• 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).

The Union does not currently offer sponsorship.

The principal duties are: under the general direction of the Head of Research and Policy,
to provide general administrative support in connection with the smooth running of the department, to administer the Usdaw pay and conditions database and produce statistical reports on recruitment activities.

The successful applicant will possess: the ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines and have well-developed planning and organisational skills; the ability to communicate effectively; the ability to work harmoniously in a team and with individual colleagues; a methodical approach with close attention to detail; the ability to make sound judgements and know when to refer more complex queries; the ability to respond to change, and be adaptable and flexible to the changing needs of the job and the Union.

An application pack can be downloaded from here by clicking on the ‘apply’ button. Alternatively, please e-mail jobvacancies@usdaw.org.uk or phone the HR Section on 0161 413 0904, quoting Ref: 955.

The closing date is noon on Wednesday, 3rd June 2026.

This is a re-advertisement and previous applicants need not apply.

CVs are not accepted. No agencies please.

Usdaw is an Equal Opportunities Employer.