Policy Officer – Employment Rights

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) exists to make the working world a better place for everyone. We bring together more than 5.6 million working people who make up our 50-member unions. We support unions to grow and thrive, and we stand up for everyone who works for a living. Join us.

Job Ref: ESAD.09.18

Grade 8, £50,756 pa, rising incrementally to £52,613 pa including London Weighting

Permanent Part-Time (pro-rata)

10.5 hours per week (work pattern to be agreed)

Based in Congress House

Were looking for an employment rights expert to help build on our policy work at the TUC. Were particularly interested to hear from people whove experience of providing legal advice and interpreting legal issues with a sound knowledge of, and interest in, equality and discrimination issues, and a broad understanding of how trade unions have used the law to ensure that working people get the rights and treatment they deserve at work. 

This is a part time post, and were happy to discuss working patterns. Wed also particularly like to hear from people from a Black and Minority Ethnic background, who are currently under-represented at this grade in the TUC. 

If you would like to find out more about the role before applying, please do email kbell@tuc.org.uk to arrange an informal discussion. 

The closing date for completed applications for this post is 12 noon on Wednesday 

6 June 2018.  This is a two-stage interview process, with the first interview on 

Tuesday 19 June 2018 and second stage on Thursday 28 June 2018.

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.