Deadline: Thursday, March 26, 2026
Salary: £28,713 pa rising to £33,889 pa after four years' service.
Location: Meldrum House, 89-91 Middleton Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 6RF (Moving to Croydon)
The Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers is one of the UK's largest trade unions.
A vacancy exists for an Administrator based at the Union’s Morden Office. Please note that this position is fully office based.
Hours of Work: 10.00 am – 6.00 pm (Monday to Thursday), 10.00 am – 5.00 pm (Friday).
What we Offer:
• 34 hour week.
• Defined contribution pension.
• Generous holiday entitlement – 24 days rising to 32 days plus 8 bank and 3 customary holidays (pro-rata to commencing month in holiday year and number of days a week worked).
• Free onsite parking, subject to availability.
• Free health assessments (post probation).
• Cycle to Work Scheme (subject to passing probation and length of contract).
• Season Ticket Loan (subject to length of contract).
The Union does not currently offer sponsorship.
Principal duties are: to provide a typing and clerical/administrative support service.
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 here by clicking on the ‘apply’ button. Alternatively, please e-mail [email protected] or telephone the HR Section on 0161 413 0904, quoting Ref: 943.
The closing date is noon on Thursday, 26 March 2026
Interviews are expected to take place on Tuesday, 7 April 2026
CVs are not accepted. No agencies please.
Usdaw is an Equal Opportunities Employer.