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Part-Time Administrator – Newcastle (Ref: 941)

Deadline: Noon on Tuesday, 3rd March 2026

Salary: £28,713 pa rising to £33,889 pa after 4 years’ service. (pro rata to £21,113 pa rising to £24,918 pa for a 25 hour week) NB; this role is fully office-based.

Location: 2 Hedley Court, North Shields NE29 7ST

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

A vacancy exists for a Part- Time Administrator based at the Newcastle Office.

Hours of work: 8 am to 1 pm (Monday – Friday)

The hours may be varied to meet the needs of the service. This will be subject to prior consultation and agreement.

What we Offer:

* 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, subject to availability.

* 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).

Principal duties are: to provide a typing and clerical service, assisting in the provision of help and advice to members.

The successful applicant will possess: telephone and reception skills; the ability to work harmoniously in a small team and with individual colleagues; the ability to demonstrate tact, initiative and discretion; the ability to communicate effectively; well-developed planning and organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work in order to meet deadlines; IT literacy, particularly Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.

An application pack can be downloaded from the USDAW website by clicking on the ‘apply’ button.

The closing date is noon on Tuesday, 3rd March 2026.

CVs are not accepted. No agencies please.

Usdaw is an Equal Opportunities Employer