Head of Research & Policy - GMB National Office

Applications are encouraged from people who are under-represented in the union. We actively encourage women, Black and Asian Ethnic minority/Global Majority Heritage, disabled and LGBT+ people to apply.

JOB DESCRIPTION

GMB is one of the UK and Ireland's largest trade unions: we're proud to represent members from across the professional spectrum and put the needs of our members at the forefront of everything we do.

We are currently seeking applications for a Head of Research & Policy vacancy based at our National Office in London.

An exciting opportunity has arisen at GMB's National Office to lead a dynamic and progressive team in developing and delivering on key industrial, political and campaigning strategy.

Our research and policy work is central to achieving our purpose of delivering for our members: the Head of Research & Policy will lead a department that brings together the political, campaigns and industrial agendas of the Union through sound research work and forward-thinking policy formation. The post-holder will provide vital support, advice and guidance to the General Secretary, senior management and industrial officers, as well as influence and lead the union's wider external activities within the research and policy fields, including:

• developing and delivering targeted policy strategies for engagement with the GMB membership;
• supporting our influencing and campaigning activities;
• developing key relationships on behalf of the union with people in government, the public sector, academics, and other key research and policy organisations

to ensure the department delivers the maximum possible impact for the wider work of the union.

Reporting directly to the Head of Campaigns & Communications, the post-holder will enjoy broad scope to shape the Union's policy development and implementation as well as take a leading collaborative role with other senior officers in shaping the union's broader industrial agenda.

Information about the role:

• The successful post-holder will be expected to attend regional or national meetings/events.
• The hours of work for this post are designated as 'unspecified', and there will be a requirement for the successful candidate to work unsocial hours, which may include some weekend or evening work, when required by the role.
• Interviews will be held in the week commencing 14th July dates tbc

In return, we offer excellent terms and benefits, including:

• Final Salary Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Childcare Assistance Programme
• Season Ticket Loan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Eye Care claim back Scheme
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
• Annual Health Check

This is a varied and interesting role; if you think you may be who we're looking for and if you feel you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification in the job description, we'd like to hear from you.

Please note:

Late or incomplete applications will not be considered, so please ensure you have completed all sections of the application form (including referee details) and submitted no later than the specified deadline.

• Location:

  National Office, London

• Position:

  Head of Research & Policy

• Contract:

  Permanent, Unspecified Hours

• Deadline to apply:

  1:00pm on Friday 27th June 2025

• Grade 9 starting at £69,238 plus London Weighting
• Area/Team:

  National Office/Campaign & Communications Section