Location: FDA Cardiff Office with hybrid working provision, but there is a clear expectation for national officers to attend offices (including FDA HQ in London Bridge) on a regular basis for team or other meetings/collaboration and you will be expected to undertake face to face meetings and work with members, branches and employers which can be in a range of locations.

We are looking to recruit a National Officer for Cymru/Wales.

For over a century the FDA has been a strong, pragmatic trade union representing public sector leaders and professionals working in the civil service and parliaments across the UK. The FDA is not party-political and seeks to improve members' working lives and the public services they deliver through negotiating and campaigning. We act as a powerful voice for public services and the people who deliver them, with an influential membership of more than 22,000 senior managers, policy advisors, diplomats, tax professionals, economists, solicitors, prosecutors and other professionals working across government and the NHS.

Your role

The National Officer's primary responsibilities will be representation, negotiation and organising in their allocated pitches. A more detailed summary of the key responsibilities of the role together with an outline of the skills, experience and personal qualities that we are seeking for this position are set out in the job description and person specification.

The FDA opened its dedicated Cymru/Wales office in Cardiff four years ago as part of our broader organising strategy. The FDA has membership within civil service employers in Wales including: Welsh Government, National Assembly for Wales, Estyn, and Welsh museums and libraries as well as some UK civil service employers. In addition to being the public face of the union in Wales, the role will require the successful candidate to represent the FDA within the Wales TUC General Council. A key element of the role is to continue to build the union's strength and profile within Wales.

What we are looking for

This is a challenging role. The post is based at the FDA office in Cardiff and the successful candidate will often be working alone so will need to be highly motivated and self-starting. Our FDA Head Office is in central London and the role does, on occasion, involve some travel throughout the UK. The FDA offers a good package of terms and conditions including 31 days annual leave and a high quality defined benefit pension scheme. You'll be part of the FDA's team of national officers, with the opportunity to enhance your skills and experience with tailored development and support.

The FDA is committed to equality of opportunity and treatment both in the service it provides to its members and as an employer.

Prior experience as a national official is not essential, although all applicants will need to demonstrate a successful track record in their field of related expertise.

To apply candidates should submit a curriculum vitae together with a cover letter of no more than 750 words, outlining why your skills, experience and motivation make you the right person for the job.

Submit your CV and cover letter by email, for the attention of (FAO) Esther Farnese via the button below.

Closing date for receipt of CV's and cover letter is: 12 January 2024.

Interviews will be held on: 24 January 2024.