Research Administrator

P. Ducker Systems Ltd; Salford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexitime

34-hour week

Pension

Holiday entitlement

Onsite parking

Cycle to Work

Season Ticket Loan

Health assessments

Job summary

Usdaw, The Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers, is seeking a Research Administrator for its Head Office in Salford Quays. The role is fully office-based with a 34-hour week, flexitime and generous holiday entitlement. Salary ranges from £29,891 to £35,278 with progression after four years.

Deadline noon on 30 September 2026. The post includes a defined contribution pension, health assessments, cycle to work and travel schemes. CVs are not accepted.

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines and plan effectively.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
• Methodical approach with close attention to detail.
• Good judgement and knowing when to escalate complex queries.
• Flexible to changing needs of the job and the Union.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to ensure smooth running of the department.
• Administer the Usdaw pay and conditions database and produce recruitment statistics.

Skills

Prioritisation

Planning & Organising

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Judgement

Adaptability

Job description

Research Administrator – Head Office (Ref: 971)

Deadline: Noon on 30 September 2026

Salary: £29,891 pa rising to £35,278 pa after 4 years’ 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 Research Administrator based at the Union’s Head Office. Please note that this position is fully office based.

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 Union does not currently offer sponsorship.

The principal duties are:

under the general direction of the Head of Research and Policy, to provide general administrative support in connection with the smooth running of the department, to administer the Usdaw pay and conditions database and produce statistical reports on recruitment activities.

The successful applicant will possess:

the ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines and have well-developed planning and organisational skills; the ability to communicate effectively; the ability to work harmoniously in a team and with individual colleagues; a methodical approach with close attention to detail; the ability to make sound judgements and know when to refer more complex queries; the ability to respond to change, and be adaptable and flexible to the changing needs of the job and the Union.

The closing date is noon on Wednesday, 30th September 2026.

CVs are not accepted. No agencies please.

Usdaw is an Equal Opportunities Employer.