Administrative Services Officer (Administration)

P. Ducker Systems Ltd; Salford; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined contribution pension

Generous holiday entitlement

Free onsite parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Free health assessments

Job summary

The Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers seeks an Administrative Services Officer to be based at Head Office in Salford Quays. You will lead and develop the admin team, ensuring a strategic service for elections, events, reception, and digital records, while handling archival tasks.

The role requires detailed knowledge of union rules and data protection, with strong leadership and reporting skills. Interviews on 5 November 2026; deadline 5 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Detailed understanding of Union rules and government legislation relating to ADM, conferences, elections, and campaigns.
• Understanding of records management practice and UK Data Protection legislation.
• Experience of staff management, training and development, particularly within office environments.
• Leadership and people management skills, including delegation and coaching.
• Strong organisational, planning, and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to produce complex written materials, including reports and statistical data.

Responsibilities

• Principal duties are: under the general direction of the Head of Administrative Services, to manage and develop staff, working to ensure the provision of a strategic and comprehensive administration service.
• Focus on elections and event management, reception, archival, and digital document and content management services.

Skills

Staff management

Leadership

Planning & organisation

Delegation & coaching

Written materials

Job description

Administrative Services Officer (Administration) – Administrative Services Department – Head Office (Ref: 968)

Deadline: Noon on 5 October 2026

Salary: £54,499 pa rising to £61,913 pa after successful completion of the probationary period. There are no set hours for this position, and the postholder will be expected to be adaptable and flexible to meet the needs of the job. The postholder will be required to live within 50 miles of Head Office. Overnight stays may be required.

Location: Head Office, Salford Quays, M50 3XZ. Please note that this position is fully office based.

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

A vacancy exists for an Administrative Services Officer (Administration) based at the Union’s Head Office.

What we Offer:

• Defined contribution pension
• Generous holiday entitlement – 24 days rising to 32 days plus bank and customary holidays
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan
• Free health assessments

The Union does not currently offer sponsorship.

Principal duties are: under the general direction of the Head of Administrative Services, to manage and develop staff, working to ensure the provision of a strategic and comprehensive administration service to the Union, with a particular focus on elections and event management, reception, archival, and digital document and content management services.

The successful applicant will possess: Detailed understanding of Union rules and government legislation relating to ADM, conferences, elections, and campaigns; detailed understanding of records management practice and UK Data Protection legislation; experience of staff management, training and development, particularly within office/PC-based working environments; leadership and people management skills, including delegation and coaching; strong organisational, planning, and prioritisation skills; the ability to produce complex written materials, including reports and statistical data.

Interviews are expected to take place on Thursday, 5 November 2026.

The closing date is noon on 5 October 2026.

Usdaw is an Equal Opportunities Employer.