Equalities Researcher

Equalities Researcher – Research and Policy Department - Head Office (Ref: 962)

Deadline: Noon on 21 July 2026

Salary: £41,086 pa rising to £50,698 pa after four years' service.

Location: Head Office, Salford Quays, M50 3XZ

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

A vacancy exists for an Equalities Researcher based at the Union’s Head Office. Please note that this position is fully office based.

What we Offer:

·        Flexitime

·        34 hour week

·        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.

·        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).

The Union does not currently offer sponsorship.

The principal duties are : to provide a support service to the Equalities Officers and Union officials and to provide information, advice and support on political, party political, employment and social issues. 

The successful applicant will possess : a degree in a relevant area or equivalent experience in a research-related role in the Trade Union and Labour Movement; the ability to develop knowledge quickly on a wide range of topics and respond to fast-moving situations; the ability to prioritise work, including anticipating other people's timescales and demands, and have well-developed planning and organisational skills; the ability to communicate effectively and liaise competently with officials, staff, members, and employers; the ability to understand and consolidate complex member queries and identify the relevant information from their query to assist colleagues; the ability to make sound judgements and know when to refer more complex queries.

An application pack can be downloaded from here by clicking on the ‘apply’ button. Alternatively, please e-mail jobvacancies@usdaw.org.uk or phone the HR Section on 0161 413 0904, quoting Ref: 962.

The closing date is noon on Tuesday, 21 July 2026.

CVs are not accepted. No agencies please.

Usdaw is an Equal Opportunities Employer .