National Officer - RCN02582
Employment Relations and Nursing | RCN UK HQ with hybrid working | £72,003 (including inner London weighting of £5094)
Contract type: Permanent
National Officer x 2
1 x Full-time (35 hours per week)
1 x Part-time (28 hours per week, 0.8FTE)
London UK HQ, permanent
Salary range per annum: £66, 909 - £75,492* pro rata plus London weighting (if applicable)
At the Royal College of Nursing we’re an optimistic organisation. And we’ve got good reason to be. We all share the same voice when it comes to changing the shape of the health policies of the future. As the largest trade union of nursing staff and students in the UK – with over half a million members – all we can see are the infinite possibilities for a brighter future. Join us and you will too.
We're accredited with Investors in People Silver Standard. Our people are our greatest asset, and we want people who can contribute to our purpose in line with our values.
As a National Officer in the RCN Employment Relations Department, you’ll use your positive attitude and your knowledge of trade unions, employment/industrial relations, collective bargaining and partnership working to provide employment/industrial relations expertise to support the development and implementation of employment/industrial relations strategies for the RCN, ensuring alignment with member interests and organisational goals.
You will be part of a team of National Officers providing employment relations expertise on employment/industrial relations, pay and bargaining (relating to all aspects of pay, terms and conditions) to RCN members and staff across the UK countries and regions as required.
It's a job full of possibilities, you could get involved with a range of different sectors and/or employers across the UK, operating at a national level, including working across a range of health and social care sectors/organisations. It's a great way to contribute your knowledge to our work and develop your potential.
You will have well developed knowledge and understanding of employment relations across the health and social care sectors including public, private, independent and charitable providers. You will have a degree, equivalent qualification or significant knowledge and experience in a related field.
You will bring knowledge and understanding of health, social care and nursing workforce issues across the UK combined with your knowledge and understanding of Organising as an approach within trade unions and industrial relations.
You will have experience of working at a senior level in organisations and of working with government and/or statutory organisations.
You will bring experience of managing consultations and negotiations and an ability to manage complex projects delivering benefits for trade union members and/or your organisation. You should be able to demonstrate you ability to involve and include members and stakeholders, ensuring all you do is of benefit to members, contributing to your team’s success.
What we offer you
We expect you to look after our members, and we expect you to be rewarded for it. We offer an impressive range of benefits, a broad range of learning development opportunities and an award-winning health and wellbeing programme. We offer annual leave up to 32 days plus bank holidays and three additional days for the Christmas break plus generous maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave packages.
*We offer a competitive pay structure with annual pay progression until you reach the top of the salary scale. We normally offer new employees the first point of the salary range, although you may be able to negotiate a higher starting salary depending on your skills, experience and current salary. We are a diverse organisation and understand everyone has different needs and many of our employees enjoy flexible working enabling them to deliver results whilst having a good work life balance. Our hybrid working model allows for up to 60% of your working time to be carried out from home. At least 40% of your working time will be spent working in person.
There may be further flexibility to the locations advertised. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss if alternative office locations are available.
Our selection process
Please click the ‘apply now’ button to submit a CV and answer the supporting questions online demonstrating how you meet the criteria for this role. You may not be shortlisted if you don’t. Please ensure your CV is in a simple format with minimal tables and sections. Any identifying information in your application will automatically be anonymised for shortlisting purposes.
We want your experience applying for a job with us to be the best it can be. We may hold our interviews and assessments in person or by video call. If you foresee any problems, please let us know.
Equal opportunities for everyone
Equity, diversity and inclusion are a priority for us and we aim to foster an inclusive environment so our people can bring their authentic selves to work. This is integral to our mission to enable you to support our members and ensure their voice is heard by all UK governments to get the best outcomes for them and their patients.
As a proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities.
Contact details
For more information or for an informal discussion about the role please contact: Deborah Shepherd, Head of Employment Relations by emailing deborah.shepherd@rcn.org.uk
For more information about the recruitment and selection process please contact recruit@rcn.org.uk
Opening date: 19 November 2024
Closing date: 03 December 2024
If we receive many applications after a week of advertising, this vacancy may close earlier.
Assessment & interview date: 16 & 17 December 2024
Interview date: 16/12/2024
Contracted hours: 28 & 35