Trade Union, Organising and Campaigns Officer

Start Date: April 2025

Office-based in central Birmingham

Salary between £38,212-£43,005 for full time (36 hours per week)

About you:

The BDA is seeking a committed and experienced trade union official to lead on organising members and growing our activist base.

The post holder will work within the Trade Union and Public Affairs Directorate of the BDA to support the objectives and priorities of the Trade Union National Executive Committee. They will possess the skills to plan and deliver campaigns and have a strong commitment to trade union values, including equality and democracy.

An understanding of the UK health environment, particularly the allied health professions would be beneficial along with knowledge of the workings of the TUC and other sister organisations.

About us:

The British Dietetic Association is a professional body and trade union and is the leading organisation of nutrition professionals in the UK; representing the nutrition and dietetic workforce across all sectors.

The BDA is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. The BDA intends to do this by maintaining and rigorously implementing an Equal Opportunities Policy and Code of Practice. We particularly encourage black and minority ethnic people, people with disabilities and LGBTQI+ people to apply as they are currently under-represented in our workforce.

About the role:

This role will be office based in Central Birmingham for a minimum of 2 days a week (with some hybrid working from home). 

The post holder will occasionally be required to travel around the UK, outside of office hours, however time off in lieu will be available.  

Benefits include a good holiday package, flexible working policy, non-contributory healthcare benefits and an excellent company pension scheme.

How to apply:

Please apply with your CV and a *covering letter by the end of Friday 21 February 2025. 

*Applications without a covering letter will not be accepted

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate in their application that they:

• Have excellent communication skills Have a proven track record of problem solving
• Are resilient, empathic and competent to deal with sensitive and complex queries from members
• Understand the structure of the NHS and Trade Unions and have demonstrable relevant skills
• Have experience of advising Trade Union members in employment matters, or similar
• Have a basic understanding of Trade Union law and recognition of the importance of the TUC in the UK.  Have excellent IT and data management skills
• Are interested in a role where they can ‘make a difference’. 

Deadline for applications:  end of Friday 21 February 2025

Interview Date:  week commencing 10 March 2025

Please apply with your CV and a covering letter by the end of Friday 21 February 2025 to:

Annette Mansell-Green: a.mansell-green@bda.uk.com

Please contact Annette via email if you would like to discuss the role before applying. 
https://www.bda.uk.com/about-us/jobs/trade-union-organising-and-campaigns-officer.html