RCN Officer
| Posting date: | 05 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £47,745 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 August 2025 |
| Location: | Leeds |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Royal College of Nursing |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | RCN02730 |
Summary
As a trusted adviser, mediator and advocate you’ll be just as passionate about supporting our members in the Yorkshire and Humber region. It’s a challenging role that requires determination and resilience, and it’s also a role that offers genuine satisfaction and opportunities to develop.
We're accredited with Investors in People Silver Standard. Our people are our greatest asset, and we want people who can contribute to our purpose in line with our values.
As an RCN Officer you’ll use your extensive trade union knowledge, ideally with direct experience in the health or social care sectors – including the NHS or independent providers – to deliver best practice in relation to employment practices, influencing, and campaigning on behalf of our members.
Every day will be filled with possibilities as you find new ways to manage and support the development of our members and our accredited representatives. You will manage your own portfolio of casework, which will include assisting and representing members with employment-related issues and processes. This will require you to confidently interpret and apply employment law, negotiate with employers, and work independently while managing competing priorities.
Supporting our valued members will be your primary role, but you’ll also see the potential that our members and representatives have. A key part of your role will be to suggest innovative approaches to recruiting and developing representatives within our region. You’ll be expected to promote the RCN’s profile and grow its visibility in workplace settings – this could include hosting stands, attending employer sites, or running recruitment and engagement events.
You’ll also develop strong relationships with key stakeholders, including employers and other trade unions, and act as an advocate for our members and the wider nursing profession
To join us you’ll need to be able to advise and represent our members on matters relating to employment, professional practice, and education. A strong background in the trade union movement is essential, with experience of organising, campaigning, and member engagement. Experience within the health or social care sector is highly desirable. We offer a robust induction and development plan for successful individuals to enable transition into the role.
We're accredited with Investors in People Silver Standard. Our people are our greatest asset, and we want people who can contribute to our purpose in line with our values.
As an RCN Officer you’ll use your extensive trade union knowledge, ideally with direct experience in the health or social care sectors – including the NHS or independent providers – to deliver best practice in relation to employment practices, influencing, and campaigning on behalf of our members.
Every day will be filled with possibilities as you find new ways to manage and support the development of our members and our accredited representatives. You will manage your own portfolio of casework, which will include assisting and representing members with employment-related issues and processes. This will require you to confidently interpret and apply employment law, negotiate with employers, and work independently while managing competing priorities.
Supporting our valued members will be your primary role, but you’ll also see the potential that our members and representatives have. A key part of your role will be to suggest innovative approaches to recruiting and developing representatives within our region. You’ll be expected to promote the RCN’s profile and grow its visibility in workplace settings – this could include hosting stands, attending employer sites, or running recruitment and engagement events.
You’ll also develop strong relationships with key stakeholders, including employers and other trade unions, and act as an advocate for our members and the wider nursing profession
To join us you’ll need to be able to advise and represent our members on matters relating to employment, professional practice, and education. A strong background in the trade union movement is essential, with experience of organising, campaigning, and member engagement. Experience within the health or social care sector is highly desirable. We offer a robust induction and development plan for successful individuals to enable transition into the role.
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