Director, Employment Relations
Within a trade union context
Permanent, full time
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) is by the side of midwives, student midwives, maternity support workers and maternity care assistants, every day throughout their careers.
The role
The RCM's Director, Employment Relations will lead on the aspects of the RCM's trade union offering that relate to the working lives of the RCM's members. You will achieve this through employment relations influence and negotiations and through our external relationships acting as our lead negotiator in the NHS bargaining structures.
About you
You will help us be the best we can be by using your:
* Understanding of the employment relations policy landscape of our members, equalities and industrial action legislation relevant to the role.
* Negotiation skills, with the ability to operate and influence effectively at a national level.
* Ability to participate in devising and delivering campaigns related to members working lives.
If you think you have the skills we are looking for and that this sounds like a great opportunity for you, please review the job description and person specification and get in touch.
Reward package:
* 30 days annual leave per year + bank holidays + office closure between the public holidays at the end of the year.
* Flexible working opportunity and a full home office set up if you are homebased.
* An attractive employer supported pension scheme & AVCs.
* Professional development opportunities tailored to support your career aspirations with your own personal development budget.
* An enhanced family and carers leave package.
* A 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP) and corporate discounts including discounted gym membership.
* Plus lots more!
Inclusive employer
The RCM is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all sections of the community. All disabled applicants meeting the criteria will be invited to interview.
How to apply
This is an employment relations role within a trade union context. By applying, you confirm that you possess the relevant experience required for this position.
Click on the 'Apply on website' button below to apply. The closing date for applications is Sunday 29 June 2025.
In person interview & assessment date in London is Tuesday 15 July 2025.
#J-18808-Ljbffr