Head of Economic and Social Affairs Department

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. We are now looking to appoint to the following position: ECONOMIC & SOCIAL AFFAIRS - ESAD The Economic and Social Affairs Department plays a key role in ensuring that the TUC is at the heart of public debate in areas including rights at work, the shape of the UK labour market and the strength of the economic recovery. We are now looking for an outstanding individual to lead this dynamic department and take responsibility for a wide range of policy and campaign areas including: macroeconomic and fiscal policy, pay, labour market (including employment rights) and pensions policy, corporate governance and capital markets, social security and the welfare state and industrial, energy and environment policy. Head of Economic and Social Affairs Department- Ref ESAD/06/16 Salary Grade 10 �72,981 - �75,751 per annum, including LW. Temporary leave cover for one year with a possibility of further temporary extension 35 hours per week Monday to Friday Based at Congress House, London, WC1B 3LS This is a rare opportunity for someone with a keen interest in public policy and a proven entrepreneurial approach to influencing policy makers and opinion formers. Reporting directly to the General Secretary, you will represent the TUC at the highest level with government, employers and other bodies. The TUC actively welcomes applications from within and from outside the trade union movement. You will need: - Experience of representation and advocacy at a senior level while working in a highly politicised environment - Excellent influencing, negotiation, interpersonal and written communication skills - Public speaking and media experience - Research management and data analysis experience - People, project and financial management skills - A good understanding of economic policy debates and at least two of the other policy areas covered by the Economic and Social Affairs Department - Sympathy with the goals of the trade union movement Closing date for receipt of completed application forms is Friday 6th May 2016. There will be a two stage interview, dates to be confirmed. 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 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. We would welcome applications from those wishing to work on secondment. While this is a full time post, we are happy to discuss flexible working with applicants, including job share partners. For an application pack you can either write to the Personnel and Training Office, TUC, Congress House, Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3LS, e-mail: jobs@tuc.org.uk download a pack from http://www.tuc.org.uk/jobs or voicemail 020 7467 1340. Please quote reference number when applying for an application pack.