There are no set hours for this position, and the postholder will be expected to be adaptable and flexible to meet the needs of the job. The postholder will be required to live within 50 miles of Head Office. Overnight stays may be required. The Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers is one of the UK''s largest trade unions. A vacancy exists for a Senior Researcher (Industrial Relations) based at the Union''s Head Office. What we Offer: Defined contribution pension. Generous holiday entitlement - 24 days rising to 32 days plus bank and customary holidays (pro-rata to commencing month in holiday year and number of days a week worked). Free onsite parking, subject to availability. Cycle to Work Scheme (subject to passing probation and length of contract). Season Ticket Loan (subject to length of contract). Free health assessments (post probation). The principal duties are: to provide research and briefings to support the Union''s collective bargaining; to provide advice and information on industrial relations, organising, and work study/productivity issues; to support and develop elements of the Union''s campaigning work as required, including by building relationships with internal and external stakeholders; to project manage and co-ordinate the work of Researchers on specific research projects and in providing collective bargaining support to regional officials. The successful applicant will possess: a degree in a relevant area or equivalent recent experience in a r