Senior RCN Officer

Royal College of Nursing; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

Royal College of Nursing in Bolton is recruiting a Senior RCN Officer for the North West Region. You will bring energy, positivity and strong leadership to support and guide our officer team, delivering high‑quality service for members.

This hybrid, full‑time role involves leading a small regional team, driving recruitment, retention and engagement, and collaborating across departments to shape regional services. Closing date 8 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and line-management experience.
• Experience in member support, advice and representation.
• Commitment to inclusive leadership and challenging discrimination.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a small team of Regional Officers.
• Support and guide reps and activists; drive recruitment and engagement.
• Collaborate across departments to deliver high-quality member services.

Job description

As a Senior RCN Officer for the North West Region, you’ll bring energy, positivity and strong leadership to support and guide our officer team. You will be supporting members in across the region. You’ll champion truly integrated working across the professional and trade union elements of the RCN, collaborating closely with colleagues across departments to ensure a seamless and high‑quality service for members.

As a core member of the regional team, you’ll play a vital role in shaping and delivering the region’s services. You’ll ensure that members receive exceptional advice, support and representation, while modelling inclusive leadership and driving our commitment to challenge discrimination wherever it occurs.

You’ll lead and develop a small team of Regional Officers and oversee the work and growth of our reps and activists. Working with fellow regional leaders, you’ll help drive member and activist recruitment, retention and engagement across the North West.

Every day will bring new opportunities to support, coach and strengthen your team. While championing the needs of our existing members, you’ll also recognise the potential of new ones—bringing fresh ideas, insight and innovation to help us grow and extend our reach.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Senior RCN Officer

Company: Royal College of Nursing Salary: £62,832 to £80,250 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Bolton Working pattern: Hybrid - 3 days remote Job type: Permanent Posting date: 23 Oct 2026 Closing date: 8 Nov 2026

Summary

As a Senior RCN Officer for the North West Region, you’ll bring energy, positivity and strong leadership to support and guide our officer team. You will be supporting members in across the region. You’ll champion truly integrated working across the professional and trade union elements of the RCN, collaborating closely with colleagues across departments to ensure a seamless and high‑quality service for members.

As a core member of the regional team, you’ll play a vital role in shaping and delivering the region’s services. You’ll ensure that members receive exceptional advice, support and representation, while modelling inclusive leadership and driving our commitment to challenge discrimination wherever it occurs.

You’ll lead and develop a small team of Regional Officers and oversee the work and growth of our reps and activists. Working with fellow regional leaders, you’ll help drive member and activist recruitment, retention and engagement across the North West.

Every day will bring new opportunities to support, coach and strengthen your team. While championing the needs of our existing members, you’ll also recognise the potential of new ones—bringing fresh ideas, insight and innovation to help us grow and extend our reach.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.