Operations Services Officer (Administration)

Alder Forest; Worsley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Usdaw is seeking a skilled administrator to manage and develop staff under the Head of Administrative Services. You will ensure the provision of a strategic and comprehensive administration service to the Union, with a focus on facilities, warehouse, property and ancillary services.

The successful applicant will have detailed knowledge of Union rules and government legislation, plus strong leadership, planning and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Detailed understanding of Union rules and government legislation relating to ADM, conferences, elections, and campaigns.
• Knowledge of Safe Systems of Work and facilities regulations.
• Experience in staff management, training and development within ancillary, warehouse and facilities environments.
• Strong organisational, planning and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to produce complex written materials, including reports and statistical data.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop staff under the Head of Administrative Services.
• Develop and provide a strategic and comprehensive administration service for the Union.
• Oversee facilities, warehouse, property and ancillary services.
• Ensure compliance with relevant rules and legislation.
• Prepare reports and statistical data.

Skills

Staff management

Leadership

Delegation & coaching

Facilities management

Organisational skills

Written communication

Union rules knowledge

Job description

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 facilities, warehouse, property and ancillary services. The successful applicant will possess: detailed understanding of Union rules and government legislation relating to ADM, conferences, elections, and campaigns detailed understanding of Safe Systems of Work, property, logistics, hygiene and facilities regulations and compliance experience of staff management, training and development, particularly within ancillary, warehouse, and facilities 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. CVs are not accepted. No agencies please. Usdaw is an Equal Opportunities Employer. TPBN1_UKTJ