Organisation name Prospect Salary £44,422 (plus £3,323 London Weighting) Location: London Closing date Mon, 09 Nov 2026 - 12:00 Job location London Hours 35 hours per week Website https://prospect.org.uk/
About this Role
Prospect is the trade union of choice for over 163,000 professionals, specialists and managers from across the UK. Our members vary from nuclear physicists and engineers to film directors and cinematographers – with many more in between. For each of these members we provide advice, support, and representation. Join us and you can make a real difference to the lives of working people.
We are looking for an Organising Official to join the aviation team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting Prospect members and driving recruitment and retention initiatives, developing existing branch structures and identifying new organising opportunities. The ideal candidate will have experience in dealing with personal case work and working with varying stakeholders across the organisation both internally and externally, as well as a passion for working for a Trade Union.
Key Responsibilities
- Working with negotiating teams to identify, plan and deliver recruitment and organising regional and national campaigns
- Develop communications appropriate for a range of different work spaces.
- Build and develop branch structures
- Deliver effective case work and employment law knowledge for members.
- Deliver bespoke training to reps in aviation
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Strong communication skills with ability to influence
- Good knowledge and understanding of employment law
- Strong planning, organising, analytical and problem solving skills
- Demonstrable experience of delivering organising projects, campaigning for organisational change and similar
- Delivery of training
Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Knowledge of/background in the trade union movement
- Proficient in use of Microsoft Office applications including; Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams(or equivalent)
- Knowledge of pensions
- Knowledge of health and safety
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Prospect | Organising Official employer: Trade Union Congress
The Trades Union Congress is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at Congress House in London, where flexible working arrangements and a 35-hour week promote a healthy work-life balance. Employees are encouraged to grow professionally through meaningful contributions to employment rights and labour market policies, ensuring that their work has a direct impact on improving outcomes for working people. With a strong commitment to social justice and advocacy, the TUC fosters a collaborative culture that values every voice and empowers staff to make a difference.
