Executive Support Officer

About this Role

Come and join the team behind some of the UK’s most influential communications and campaigns - and play a vital role in driving change that improves lives across the country.

The TUC is looking for an organised, proactive Executive Support Officer to support our Campaigns and Communications Department (CCD). This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to work that shapes national debate, supports working people and helps deliver high‑impact campaigns and events.

You’ll be part of a fast‑paced, values‑driven team where your initiative, judgement and attention to detail will be valued every day.

Why join us?

• Support work that makes a national impact
• Work with a committed, energised team
• Enjoy a varied role
• Be part of an organisation rooted in fairness, inclusion and positive change

Key responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive executive support to the Director - including diary and correspondence management
• Coordinate departmental admin, records, information systems and financial processes
• Contribute to TUC events and campaigns, including the Communications Awards and annual TUC Congress
• Maintain digital content and departmental systems - including SharePoint

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.

Further information

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 Tuesday 2nd June 2026 about the post, to hear about the TUC and ask questions of the recruiting manager.

If you’d like to attend the briefing, please email [email protected] by 12 noon on Friday 29 May 2006 You don’t need to attend the briefing session to apply.

The TUC operates an anonymised recruitment process, and names are not included during shortlisting. We don’t ask for details of educational institutions attended.

The closing date for completed applications for this post is 12 midday on Monday 8 June 2026.

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 16 and Thursday 18 June 2026.
To view the job description and person specification, guidance on completing your application and TUC terms and conditions, please visit our online application portal.