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Communications and Events Administrator – Media & Communications Department - Head Office (Ref: 896)

Deadline: Monday, February 24, 2025

Salary: £31,773 pa rising to £38,054 pa after four yearsꞌ service

Location: Head Office, Salford Quays, M50 3XZ

The Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers is one of the UK's largest trade unions.

A vacancy exists for a Communications and Events Administrator based at the Union’s Head Office.

What we Offer:

  • Flexitime
  • 34 hours week
  • Defined contribution pension.
  • Generous holiday entitlement – 24 days rising to 32 days plus bank and customary holidays (pro-rata to commencing month in holiday year and number of days a week worked).
  • Free onsite parking, subject to availability.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme (subject to passing probation and length of contract).
  • Season Ticket Loan (subject to length of contract).
  • Free health assessments (post probation).

The principal duties are: to provide general support in dealing with exhibition stands, the Annual Delegate Meeting (ADM), the Organising Awards, purchasing of the Unionꞌs merchandise, departmental budgets/contracts, campaign expenditure and special projects. 

The successful applicant will possess: the ability to communicate effectively; proofreading skills; working knowledge of stock control systems; the ability to undertake project management; the ability to produce reports and statistical data; strong IT aptitude and a working knowledge of the MS Office package, particularly Excel, databases and Adobe Acrobat; the ability to prioritise work in order to meet deadlines.

Interviews are expected to take place on Tuesday, 4 March 2025.

You can download an application pack below. Alternatively, please e-mail [email protected], or telephone 0161 413 0904, quoting Ref: 896.

The closing date is noon on Monday, 24 February 2025.

CVs are not accepted.  No agencies please.

Usdaw is an Equal Opportunities Employer.        

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