Senior Research Administrator (Tesco Team)

USDAW; Salford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined contribution pension

Holiday entitlement 24–32 days + BH

Free onsite parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Free health assessments

Job summary

Usdaw is seeking a Senior Research Administrator based at its Head Office in Salford Quays. The role is fully office-based and involves providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Tesco National Officers and Tesco Support Team.

The salary is £34,399 per annum rising to £41,199 per annum after four years’ service, with pension, generous holidays, parking, and other benefits. Closing date: noon on 30 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience providing secretarial and administrative support to senior staff within a large organisation.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills with ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide full secretarial and administrative support to the Tesco National Officers and Tesco Support Team.
• Coordinate calendars, meetings, and communications; manage filing and data handling with discretion.

Skills

Secretarial and admin support

Job description

Senior Research Administrator (Tesco Team) – Head Office (Ref: 970)

Deadline: Noon on 30 September 2026

Salary: £34,399 pa rising to £41,199 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 Senior Research Administrator based at the Union’s Head Office. Please note that this position is fully office based.

What we Offer:

• 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: To provide full secretarial and administrative support to the Tesco National Officers and Tesco Support Team.

The successful applicant will possess: knowledge of the Trade Union Movement; the ability to communicate effectively with officials, staff, members and employers; the ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines and have well-developed planning and organisational skills; actively listens to and respects the views and feelings of others and works harmoniously with individual colleagues and small teams; has tact, initiative and discretion when handling personal and sensitive information; has an awareness of the importance of providing and effective service to members and external agencies.

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

Usdaw is an Equal Opportunities Employer