Senior Researcher (Industrial Relations) – Research & Policy Department Full Time

Senior Researcher (Industrial Relations) – Research & Policy Department – Head Office (Ref: 905)

There are no set hours for this position, and the postholder will be expected to be adaptable and flexible to meet the needs of the job.  The postholder will be required to live within 50 miles of Head Office.  Overnight stays may be required.

Location: Head Office, Salford Quays, M50 3XZ

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

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).

The principal duties are: to provide research and briefings to support the Union’s collective bargaining; to provide advice and information on industrial relations, organising, and work study/productivity issues; to support and develop elements of the Union’s campaigning work as required, including by building relationships with internal and external stakeholders; to project manage and co-ordinate the work of Researchers on specific research projects and in providing collective bargaining support to regional officials.

The successful applicant will possess: a degree in a relevant area or equivalent recent experience in a research related role in the Trade Union and Labour Movement; an understanding of trade union research and the practical application of information for collective bargaining and industrial relations; a detailed understanding of industrial relations and a broad knowledge of social, economic and equalities issues; knowledge of employment law; an ability to apply managerial judgement and initiative, alongside and in the absence of the Head of Research & Policy; an in-depth knowledge of the trade union and wider labour movement.

An application pack can be downloaded from here 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: 905.

The closing date is noon on Wednesday, 7 May 2025.

CVs are not accepted.  No agencies please.

Usdaw is an Equal Opportunities Employer.