Administrator (Two Posts)

CareerPoster; London Borough of Croydon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 hour week

Defined contribution pension

Holiday entitlement 24 days rising to

Free onsite parking

Free health assessments

Cycle to Work Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Job summary

The Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers in Croydon invites applications for an Administrator based at Croydon Office. Two posts available; fully office based.

Duties include typing and clerical support and assisting in providing help and advice to members. Candidates should have excellent telephone and reception skills, ability to work in a small team, tact, initiative and discretion, plus strong communication, planning and IT skills (Word and Excel).

Qualifications

• Typing and clerical skills with ability to provide help and advice to members.
• Telephone and reception skills required; able to work in a small team with discretion.
• Good communication, planning and organisational abilities; IT literacy including Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide a typing and clerical service for members.
• Assist in giving help and advice to members.

Skills

Telephone reception

Teamwork

Discretion

Communication

Planning & Organisation

IT literacy

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Administrator (Two Posts) – Croydon Office (Ref: 973)

Deadline: Noon Friday, 30 October 2026

Salary: £29,891 pa rising to £35,278 pa after four years’ service, plus Outer London Weighting Allowance of £3,226 pa.

Location: Unit 6, 17 Whitestone Way, Croydon, CR0 4WF

Hours of Work for Vacancy 1: 10.00 am – 6.00 pm (Monday to Thursday), 10.00 am – 5.00 pm (Friday).

Hours of Work for Vacancy 2: 8.00 am – 4.00 pm (Monday to Thursday), 8.00 am – 3.00 pm (Friday).

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

A vacancy exists for an Administrator based at the Union’s Croydon Office. Please note that this position is fully office based.

What we Offer:

• 34 hour week.
• Defined contribution pension.
• Generous holiday entitlement – 24 days rising to 32 days plus 8 bank and 3 customary holidays.
• Free onsite parking, subject to availability.
• Free health assessments.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Season Ticket Loan.

The Union does not currently offer sponsorship.

Principal duties are: to provide a typing and clerical service, assisting in the provision of help and advice to members.

The successful applicant will possess: telephone and reception skills; the ability to work harmoniously in a small team and with individual colleagues; demonstrates tact, initiative and discretion; the ability to communicate effectively; well-developed planning and organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work in order to meet deadlines; IT literacy, particularly Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.

Usdaw is an Equal Opportunities Employer.