IRIS Recruitment
Cardiff, South Glamorgan
May 21, 2026
Full time
National Officer Head of Policy Location: Cardiff Salary: Grade 9 £71,816 per annum rising incrementally to £74,672 per annum The TUC is looking for someone who has experience in motivational leadership and management, and has: A good understanding of good practical industrial relations Competent advocacy and interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate effectively with a range of organisations and individuals including Government Ministers, civil servants, employer organisations and other key stakeholders An understanding of trade union structures, political and campaigning experience Strong analytical skills and political judgement, with the confidence and ability to respond quickly to fast moving events and changing contexts Knowledge and understanding of current key issues in Wales and the UK more broadly around employment, the economy, society, trade unionism and politics In this role you ll be working with unions and other organisations to deliver TUC Cymru priorities and will take the lead on building and maintaining effective relationships with elected representatives, advisors and civil servants across political parties. As well as having excellent interpersonal skills, the successful candidate will also need to demonstrate they can operate confidently in a political environment, influence decision makers and represent TUC Cymru with authority. You ll also work closely with the General Secretary and senior leadership team. We re looking for someone who can demonstrate: A strong personal commitment to equality and diversity and the aims and values of TUC Cymru Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills The ability to act as a confident spokesperson, with outstanding written, digital and verbal communication skills An understanding of trade union values, campaigns and structures The ability to work collaboratively with senior leaders, unions and partner organisations If this is you, then look at our job description and person specification. We are particularly keen to receive applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BME) applicants who are underrepresented in this part of the TUC but also welcome applications from any candidate. If you re BME and considering applying for the post, we will invite you to join an online briefing at 12:00 on Tuesday 2 June 2026 to hear about the role and the TUC as an employer. To register for the briefing, please email .org .uk by no later than 12:00 on Thursday 28 May 2026 . You don t need to attend the briefing session to apply for this position. Staff enjoy a good benefits package including final salary pension scheme and other benefits. The TUC operates an anonymised recruitment process names are not included during shortlisting. We don t ask for the names of educational institutions you ve attended. The closing date for applications for this post is 12 noon on 8 June 2027 . First round interviews will be conducted in person at the TUC Cymru Office, 1 Cathedral Road, Cardiff CF11 9SD on 19 June 2026 , and second round interviews will be held in Congress House, Great in London date TBC. Closing date: 8 th June 2026 (12PM) Shortlist date: 9 th June 2026 Interview date: 19 th June 2026
