Administrative Assistant

The Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers is one of the UK's largest and fastest growing trade unions.

A vacancy exists for an Administrative Assistant - Typing at the Union’s Morden Office.

The salary is £24,087 pa rising to £28,429 pa after 4 years’ service (plus Outer London Weighting allowance of £2,599).

The hours of work will be:

Monday to Thursday - 10 am to 6 pm

Friday - 10 am to 5 pm

Principal duties are: to provide a typing and clerical service, assisting in the provision of help and advice to members.

The successful applicant will possess: copy typing skills; an understanding of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel; the ability to prioritise work in order to meet deadlines and the ability to communicate effectively. Previous office experience is preferred.

Previous applicants need not apply.

An application pack can be downloaded from here by clicking on the ‘apply’ button. Alternatively, please e-mail jobvacancies@usdaw.org.uk or telephone the HR Section on 0161 413 0904, quoting Ref: 762.

The closing date is noon on Wednesday, 1 December 2021.

Interviews are expected to take place on Thursday, 9 December 2021.

CVs are not accepted. No agencies please.

Usdaw is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

What We Offer

• Final salary pension.

• Generous holiday entitlement – 24 days rising to 32 days (pro-rata to commencing month in holiday year and number of days a week worked).

• Free onsite parking.

• 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).