Trade Union Organiser

· £42,873.60 (£53,592 FTE) per annum · Part time, 28 hours per week · Fixed term contract for 8 months Home-based role within the relevant region, or within reasonable travelling distance to meet the requirements of the post (subject to meeting homeworking assessment requirements, including a minimum broadband speed of 18Mbps and a dedicated space to work from). In this role, you will be working collaboratively with other CSP organisers and colleagues across the wider Employment Relations and Union Services (ERUS) team, to support the continued development of the CSP as an effective trade union. You will recruit members and local union reps while supporting workplace activity and campaigns to defend and improve working conditions. The post-holder will be able to use their experience, knowledge and skills to help realise the CSP organising strategy, participating in operational and strategic planning and evaluating the outcome of activities. To succeed in this post, you will be an excellent communicator with confident and credible presentation skills, you will have a good understanding of the role of workplace representatives and the particular issues for a trade union and professional body. You will also need to have sensitivity and skills in facilitation to enable members to find their own solutions to workplace issues. The ideal candidate will have previous experience as an organiser within a trade union or equivalent expertise within another organisation. The role involves extensive travel, chiefly within the areas of South East Coast (Kent, Medway, Surrey and Sussex) and East of England. Working arrangements Flexible working We currently have employees working part-time, job share, compressed hours, adjusted start and finish times, and other non-standard working patterns. We are open to considering alternative arrangements and would welcome discussion with successful candidates about any specific flexibility they may require, subject to organisational needs. Why work for the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy? The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) is the professional, educational and trade union body for the UK's 67,000 chartered physiotherapists, physiotherapy students and support workers; and one of the largest representative bodies in healthcare. At the CSP, our goal is to create a culture characterised by innovation, respect, encouragement, passion and teamwork. We all strive for continuous improvement and to deliver the best possible outcomes for our members. We aspire to work in a way that embodies our values of learning, courage, inclusive and integrity. Our shared values are part of our organisational DNA, reflecting the expectations we have of ourselves and others. They guide what we do and how we do it, to have the greatest impact for our members. Please visit the website for further information. We offer an excellent benefits package, including: · 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata) · Office closure between 25 December and 01 January · A generous pension scheme with 12% employer contribution How to apply Please click on the ‘Apply online’ tab below and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted. As part of the application process, candidates will be asked to provide written responses to five criteria, which can be found in the Candidate Information Pack. Closing date: 10am, 19 August 2026. Shortlisting outcome: W/C 24 August 2026. Interview date: 2 September 2026. Equality, Diversity and Belonging Accessibility and adjustments To support an equitable and accessible recruitment experience, we actively encourage candidates to let us know if they require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages. Please contact HR, and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability Confident Scheme As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, candidates who declare a disability and meet the six essential criteria we have selected will normally be shortlisted for interview. There may be occasions, such as having a high-volume of applications, where it is not possible to interview all Disability Confident candidates who meet the six selected essential criteria for the role. We may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both candidates with and without disabilities. In these circumstances, we will ensure that a proportionate number of disabled candidates are shortlisted for interview. Our commitment to equity, diversity and belonging The CSP is committed to equity of opportunity, aiming to provide a working and learning environment free from discrimination. We are taking appropriate steps to create a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we work and live in. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from candidates under-represented in the CSP’s workforce, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ people. Please note, all candidates will be expected to actively demonstrate their commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Belonging throughout the application and interview stages. To view our equity, diversity and belonging strategy, please visit the website. NO AGENCIES