Senior International Policy Officer

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) exists to make the working world a better place for everyone. We bring together more than 5.5 million working people who make up our 48-member unions. We support unions to grow and thrive, and we stand up for everyone who works for a living. Join us.

Senior International Policy Officer, Economic, Social and International Department

REF: EUIRD.17.18

Grade 9 £58,802 pa rising incrementally to £60,986 pa including London Weighting 

Permanent full-time or job-share* - 35 Hours per week

Congress House, London, WC1B

We’re looking for someone to lead and coordinate our international work, who will ensure that we maintain our respected role and influence in the international trade union movement, working closely with the Senior Policy Officer, Europe.  You’ll also support the Head of Department to develop the strategic direction of the TUC’s international work.

What Experience, Skills, Knowledge and understanding do you need?

• You’ll enjoy working with sensitive and complex international issues and have a good strategic sense to support handling and prioritisation

• You’ll have effective communication skills – because you will be representing us on the international stage and be a great relationship builder – to forge strong links with our UK unions and overseas bodies

• You’ll have a good understanding of the role and structure of the trade union movement at national and international level

• And you will need excellent drafting skills – to research and write policy documents, briefings, speeches and media releases

If this is you, then see the attached job description and person specification.

*job-share applicants should apply with job-share partners

The closing date for completed applications for this post is 12 noon Monday 3 September 2018.  This is a two-stage interview process, with the first stage interview to be held on Tuesday 18 September 2018. Second stage interview will be held on Friday 5th October 2018.

If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

TUC staff enjoy a good benefits package including final salary pension scheme and other benefits.  The TUC values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community and from within and outside of the trade union movement. We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic (BME) candidates, who are underrepresented at this grade in the TUC. 

For an application pack e-mail: jobs@tuc.org.uk or download from https://www.tuc.org.uk/jobs  or leave a message on voicemail 020 7467 1340. Please quote the job reference number when applying for an application pack.