Recruitment, Retention and Organising Support Officer

National Union of Rail, Maritime & Transport Workers; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A major trade union in London is seeking an experienced professional to contribute to its recruitment, retention, and organizing strategy. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in managing and delivering recruitment projects, alongside a strong understanding of legal matters related to trade union organizing. The role also involves guiding cross-departmental teams and using data to inform decision-making. The position offers a friendly working environment and generous benefits.

Benefits

Final salary pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in managing and delivering recruitment projects.
• Knowledge of legal matters related to trade union organizing.
• Extensive project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to recruitment and organizing strategy.
• Guide cross-departmental teams in projects.
• Evaluate recruitment and retention projects.

Skills

Managing recruitment projects

Understanding trade union legal matters

Project management/co-ordination

Data analysis

Member service skills

Team working skills

Job description

Within the Recruitment, Retention and Organising Department at Unity House, London, you will contribute to the delivery of the Union’s recruitment, retention and organising strategy to facilitate a member-led approach to union organising and co-ordinate, facilitate and guide cross-departmental teams in the their support of recruitment, retention and organising projects.

To succeed in this new role you will need:

• Demonstrable experience of managing, delivering and evaluating recruitment, retention and organising projects
• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of legal matters relating to trade union organising including information rights and recognition agreements
• Demonstrate extensive experience of project management/co-ordination and trade union organising
• Ability to analyse and use complex information effectively
• Extensive administrative experience within a membership-based organisation
• Excellent member service skills and team working skills
• Demonstrable data analysis skills, and extensive experience of using data to inform decision-making

In return we can offer you a friendly working environment, a final salary pension scheme, and generous annual leave.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 29^th August 2025 at 16:00 hours.

Applications are only accepted on the attached form.