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Deadline: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Salary: £28,713 pa rising to £33,889 pa after 4 years' service.(pro rata to £21,113 pa rising to £24,918 pa)
Location: Temple Point Bullerthorpe Ln, Leeds LS15 9JL NB; this role is fully office-based.

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

A vacancy exists for a Part- Time Administrator based at the Leeds Office.

Hours of work: 8 am to 1 pm (Monday – Friday)

The hours may be varied to meet the needs of the service. This will be subject to prior consultation and agreement.

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).

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: telephone and reception skills; the ability to work harmoniously in a small team and with individual colleagues; the ability to demonstrate tact, initiative and discretion; the ability to communicate effectively; well-developed planning and organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work in order to meet deadlines; IT literacy, particularly Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.

Alternatively, please e-mail
jobvacancies@usdaw.org.uk
or telephone the HR Section on 0161 413 0904, quoting Ref: 940.

The closing date is noon on Tuesday, 3rd March 2026.

CVs are not accepted. No agencies please.

Usdaw is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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