Temporary Administrator Full Time

Temporary Administrator – Leeds Office (Ref: 947)

Deadline: noon on Friday, 20 March 2026

Salary:  £28,713 pa rising to £33,889 pa after four years’ service.

This position is temporary for up to six months.

Location: Temple Point Bullerthorpe Ln, Leeds LS15 9JL NB; this role is fully office-based.

Hours of Work: 10.00 am – 6.00 pm (Monday to Thursday), 10.00 am – 5.00 pm (Friday).

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

A vacancy exists for a Temporary Administrator based at the Union’s Leeds Office.

What we Offer:

• 34 hour week.
• Defined contribution pension.
• Generous holiday entitlement – 24 days rising to 32 days plus 8 bank and 3 customary holidays (pro-rata to commencing month in holiday year and number of days a week worked).
• Free onsite parking, subject to availability.
• Free health assessments (post probation).
• Cycle to Work Scheme (subject to passing probation and length of contract).
• Season Ticket Loan (subject to length of contract).

The Union does not currently offer sponsorship.

Principal duties are: to provide a typing and clerical/administrative support service.

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 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: 947.

The closing date is noon on Friday, 20 March 2026

CVs are not accepted.  No agencies please.

Usdaw is an Equal Opportunities Employer.