Assistant Director, Employment Relations and Union Services

Following retirement of the current postholder, we are recruiting to two senior trade union leadership roles to work alongside a third Assistant Director already in post. Postholders will join a 35-strong union services team and work closely with staff, reps and members across the wider CSP to deliver our strategy and ensure excellent support to our 65,000 members at work. Successful applicants will be central to the development and delivery of the CSP's strategy and overall work as a trade union, including delivery of services to members, leading our team of Senior Negotiating Officers and Legal Officer and working closely with other trade unions across health and public services. This role will also offer offer the opportunity to deputise for the Director of Employment Relations and Union Services. Please note, we are hiring this role on a full-time, permanent basis and a part-time temporary basis. Please ensure you are applying to the relevant job posting.

We are looking for an accomplished senior-level professional with extensive experience in trade unions and high-level negotiations. A proven track record in managing and leading teams is essential. You should be a strategic thinker with strong problem-solving abilities, paired with exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including expertise in advocacy, presentations, and public speaking. Additionally, you must have in-depth knowledge of the key issues currently impacting CSP members and other healthcare professionals, along with a comprehensive understanding of UK-wide health policies.

The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) is the professional, educational and trade union body for the UK's 65,000 chartered physiotherapists, physiotherapy students and support workers; and one of the largest representative bodies in healthcare., The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) is the professional, educational and trade union body for the UK's 64,000 chartered physiotherapists, physiotherapy students and support workers.

We offer an excellent benefits package, including 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), Christmas office closure between 25 December to 01 January and generous pension scheme with 12% employer contribution.

• The CSP operates a hybrid working model, allowing employees to work between their home and the office. While we do not stipulate the number of days in the office, employees can decide, through discussions with their line managers, how, when, and where they work best, balancing the needs of the CSP, the team, and themselves. Employees are still expected to attend the office for in-person meetings when required for their role and the organisation. Homeworking is subject to meeting homeworking assessment requirements, which include a minimum broadband speed of 18Mbps and a dedicated space to work from.
To enable our employees to balance their individual, family and work-life, we would be happy to discuss flexible working arrangements with shortlisted candidates (subject to business needs).