PCSO

With member unions representing 5.7 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 positions: POLICY AND CAMPAIGNS SUPPORT OFFICERS (PCSO) x3 Organisation and Services Department Grade 6 �33,508 rising incrementally to �34,862 Permanent 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday PCSO Northern Region, Job Ref: OSD.04.17 Based in Newcastle Assessment Centre date: Thursday 2 March 2017 Interview date: Friday 3 March 2017 PCSO South West Region, Job Ref: OSD.05.17 Based in Bristol Assessment Centre date: Monday 6 March 2017 Interview date: Wednesday 15 March 2017 PCSO Yorkshire and Humber Region, Job Ref: OSD.06.17 Based in Leeds Assessment Centre date: Thursday 2 March 2017 (to be held in Newcastle) Interview date: Tuesday 9 March 2017 (to be held in Leeds) Our PCSO 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, involvement in media work such as drafting blog posts and administering data management systems. 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 noon on Friday 17 February 2017. First stage short listed candidates will be invited to an Assessment Day (please see information above for regional dates) and interviews for selected candidates will then be held on the above dates. 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.