At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead policy development on employment rights and labour market issues.
- Company: Join the TUC, a key player in advocating for workers' rights.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and a supportive environment.
- Other info: Diverse workplace welcoming applications from all backgrounds, especially BME candidates.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of working people during significant economic changes.
- Qualifications: Experience in policy development and strong writing skills required.
Location: London
Salary: £67,674 per annum including London Weighting rising incrementally to £68,858 (pro rata) per annum including LW
Fixed term 18-month contract, 35 hours a week. Happy to talk about flexible working.
Location - Congress House, Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3LS. TUC's flexible work policy applies, which allows working from home up to five days per fortnight.
The TUC is looking for a policy lead to contribute to our work on employment rights and wider labour market policy. This position has been created to boost the TUC's policy capacity at a time of significant shifts in the UK labour market. The role will support our response to both new legislation and a rapidly changing economy. It will suit someone who is as comfortable analysing draft regulations as they are writing a briefing for our General Secretary and who has a strong commitment to delivering better outcomes for working people.
What key experience, skills, knowledge and understanding do you need?
- Experience in evidence-based policy development on issues related to employment rights and/or labour markets
- Ability in writing in a compelling and accessible style whether it is a blog for the TUC's website or a detailed response to a government consultation
- Confident skills in evaluating and communicating a range of data sources from legal material to quantitative data
The TUC values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community and from within and outside of the trade union movement. We welcome applications from any candidate but are particularly keen to receive applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, who are underrepresented at this grade in the TUC.
Therefore, if you're BME and are interested in the post, we invite you to join an online briefing at 1 pm, on Thursday 16 July 2026 about the post, to hear about the TUC and ask questions of the recruiting manager.
Closing date: 21st July 2026 (12PM)
Shortlist date: 22nd July 2026
Interview date: TBC
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