Deadline: Noon Friday, 30 October 2026
Salary: £29,891 pa rising to £35,278 pa after four years’ service, plus Outer London Weighting Allowance of £3,226 pa.
Location: Unit 6, 17 Whitestone Way, Croydon, CR0 4WF
Hours of Work for Vacancy 1: 10.00 am – 6.00 pm (Monday to Thursday), 10.00 am – 5.00 pm (Friday).
Hours of Work for Vacancy 2: 8.00 am – 4.00 pm (Monday to Thursday), 8.00 am – 3.00 pm (Friday).
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 Croydon Office. Please note that this position is fully office based.
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.
· Free onsite parking, subject to availability.
· Free health assessments.
· Cycle to Work Scheme.
· Season Ticket Loan.
The Union does not currently offer sponsorship.
Principal duties are: to provide a typing and clerical service, assisting in the provision of help and advice to members.
The successful applicant will possess: telephone and reception skills; the ability to work harmoniously in a small team and with individual colleagues; demonstrates 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.
The closing date is noon Friday, 30th October 2026.
CVs are not accepted. No agencies please.
Usdaw is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Salary description
£29891.00 - £35278.00 per year