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Fair Work Officer

  • Full time
  • £43,005
  • Hybrid: Glasgow
  • Closing 4th August 2024


  • Advertised from 16th July 2024
  • Externally funded contract until 31st March 2025, with possible extension.

Role

JOB OVERVIEW

The Fair Work Officers will work closely together, supported by the wider STUC Policy & Campaigns team, to assist in the development and promotion of STUC Congress policy on Fair Work, the promotion of Fair Work to trade unions, and the delivery of support and capacity building for unions, using the Fair Work Framework and associated Scottish Government initiatives.

Key tasks and responsibilities will include:

  • Develop and deliver Fair Work training resources and sessions for union officers and reps. Organising joint union events to share best practice on Fair Work and, where appropriate joint union/community events.
  • Support trade unions to increase leadership diversity and capacity through Fair Work, Equalities and Leadership projects.
  • Support union organising efforts linked to the negotiation of Workplace Fair Work Agreements and Statements required through Fair Work First.
  • Map developments and trends on Fair Work in key sectors including public, private and third sectors.
  • Create briefings and resources to aid union officers and reps in delivering Fair Work.
  • Co-ordinate and develop the National Equality Reps Network providing relevant training and information sessions.
  • Where relevant, work in partnership with employers and unions to support the delivery of Fair Work
  • Prepare draft submissions to policy consultations by Government and other bodies
  • Preparing briefings to support STUC representatives undertaking media appearances relating to Fair Work, meetings with Ministers and politicians, evidence sessions with Parliamentary Committees, etc.

Application notes

An application form can be downloaded below.

The closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on the 4th August 2024.

Interviews are likely to take place on 13th August 2024.


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