Policy and Campaigns Support Officer

With member unions representing almost six million working people from all walks of life the TUC campaigns for a fair deal at work and for social justice at home and abroad. Grade 6 �37,974 per annum including London Weighting rising incrementally to �39,328 Permanent Contract, 35 hours per week Based at Congress House, London WC1B 3LS The role offers the post holder a significant opportunity to become involved in and contribute towards TUC policy and campaigns work. Tasks are wide ranging and incorporate support for policy and research and campaign projects. Communication and campaign skills are key as is experience of supporting policy development. In addition, the successful candidates will also need to demonstrate: � Campaigning experience � Experience of project management � Excellent writing skills � Sound organizational skills � Strong team-working skills � Knowledge and understanding of key issues for the TUC including current issues in trade unionism, public services, economic and social affair and politics � Ability to meet targets and deadlines The closing date for completed application forms is 12 noon Tuesday 6 September 2016. Short listed candidates will be invited to an interview to be held on Wednesday 28 September 2016. TUC staff enjoy a generous benefits package including final salary pension scheme and other benefits. The TUC values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community and from within and outside of the trade union movement. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) candidates, who are underrepresented at this grade in the TUC. For an application pack you can either write to the Personnel and Training Office, TUC, Congress House, Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3LS, download a pack from http://www.tuc.org.uk/jobs or voicemail 020 7467 1340. Please quote the correct job reference number when applying for an application pack.