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Amicus - Research Officer Vacancies - 22/02/2006 05:16
Amicus - Research Officer Vacancies
Vacancies exist for Research Officers within Amicus, the largest general trade union representing over 1.2 million members.
The Research Department provides advice and support to Amicus Officers and shop stewards on a full range of work-related issues across all the sectors for which the Union is responsible. These include Manufacturing & Construction, Equality, Health & Safety, Finance, Public Sector and Not for Profit. It is also responsible for preparing Union submissions and briefings on a wide range of policy issues as well as producing industry specific publications and guidance notes. The Department works closely with other Union services including Communications, International, Legal and the Political Department.
The current breadth of the Research Department's interests and activities within Amicus create positive and challenging roles for the individual. As Amicus moves forward and considers further merger potential with other trade unions, the Research Department's work and roles within it stand to become even more substantial and rewarding.
A person specification is detailed below. Anyone with the appropriate experience/qualifications who wishes to express an interest in working within Amicus' Research Department, which is based at Moreland Street, Islington, North London, is invited to write to the Union's Personnel Department accordingly. Salary is circa £28,000pa, depending on experience, and is currently under review as part of a Pay Review exercise. There are other attractive terms and conditions of employment. If anyone wishes to discuss the opportunities first, they are welcome to contact Roger Jeary, Director of Research, on 020 7780 4001.
For those interested in applying, please write for an application form to Joan Hylton, Personnel Department, Hayes Court, Hayes, Bromley BR2 7AU, or E-mail on Joan.Hylton@amicustheunion.org The closing date for applications is Friday 10th March 2005. All expressions of interest will be acknowledged.
Person Specification
An Amicus Research Officer will:
Possess a degree or equivalent qualification or equivalent experience
Be able to think creatively and to develop ideas that assist in the analysis and development of Amicus policy and industrial relations practice.
Be able to work on his/her own initiative with minimal supervision on a range of projects at one time. Be able to work to given timescales and to complete projects within stated deadlines.
Be able to communicate both orally and in writing to a high standard providing a clear, concise and accurate description suitable for the audience at which it is aimed.
Be able to analyse, interpret and evaluate information from a variety of sources.
Have good IT skills including use of Microsoft Outlook and Internet, and Microsoft Office.
Have the ability to work as part of a team as well as independently and demonstrate an ability to adopt a flexible approach to all tasks allocated to them.
Show a commitment to the work of the trade union movement
In addition it would be desirable for an Amicus Research Officer to
Have knowledge of some of the industrial sectors within the union
Have experience of the political and wider labour movement
John Earls
Research Section Head
Amicus
t : 020 7780 4004
f : 020 7780 4040
e : john.earls@amicustheunion.org
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