Cronin House
245 Church Street
London
N9 9HW
Telephone: 020 8803 0255
Membership enquiries: membership@poauk.org.uk
General enquiries:
general@poauk.org.uk
As a result of Assistant General Secretary Mr Mick Pimblett taking up his employed and elected post of Deputy General Secretary this has created a vacancy for an Assistant General Secretary.
Although the vacancy is at Cronin House, full-time staff may be required to work in other locations depending on the needs of the Union at any time.
It is the intention to have the successful candidate in post as quickly as possible but there is a thorough and vigorous process to be held to ensure the POA is getting the best possible candidate.
The process will come in various stages:
Stage 1:
Applications for the post identified as candidates from full members of the POA and for external candidates following advertisement.
Stage 2:
The applicants who are selected following consideration of their application form and Curriculum Vitae (CV) will be invited to carry out a written essay/s that is relevant to the post of Assistant General Secretary of the POA.
Stage 3:
A final interview to select from those who are identified as potential candidates.
Stage 4:
Recommendations from the interview panel to the NEC for ratification for the appointment of an Assistant General Secretary as per Rule 9.5.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Internal candidates must be full members of the POA and be able to demonstrate that they can prepare reports and correspond to a high standard. Candidates must also be able to state considered cases orally to the NEC and the membership when required. Candidates should be able to demonstrate a full working knowledge of the POA and understand both our policies and the wider trade union movement. It is essential that Candidates can deal with the media, employers and politicians.
DUTIES:
It is recognised that periods of training throughout the working life of the successful applicant will be required. As part of their duties the successful applicant must have a good working knowledge of the following issues listed below.
The successful applicant must be competent in providing and preparing reports for the following subheadings, but this list is not exhaustive.
The successful applicant will report to the Deputy General Secretary but ultimately the General Secretary.
SALARY:
The successful applicant will be recruited at a pay scale of £67,524.66 per annum plus locality allowance of £4,000.
PENSION:
The successful applicant for the post will be given a defined contributory pension scheme. Please note this is not a defined benefit scheme like the Civil Service Scheme or the NHS Scheme.
ANNUAL LEAVE:
Calculated in accordance with length of service with regards to the Prison Service, NHS or POA. Applicants should note that if successfully appointed by the NEC, then they will have to resign from employment with their respective employer. Applicants should also note that mortgage facility, housing provision or housing allowance will not be provided for the successful candidate.A car will be provided and expenses paid in accordance with the Expenses manual approved by conference.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The final job description will be agreed with the successful candidate, and this will include but is not exhaustive.
Please note the closing date for interested POA members is 17:00HRS FRIDAY 28 FEBRUARY 2025. The enclosed application form must be completed with black ink and a full CV also enclosed. No applications will be accepted after the date and time.
Please return completed applications by the closing date to Angela Sinclair – Senior Office Administrator either by email - asone@poauk.org.uk or by Royal Mail to Cronin House, 245 Church Street, Edmonton, London N9 9HW.
Yours sincerely
STEVE GILLAN
General Secretary
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Cronin House
245 Church Street
London
N9 9HW
Telephone: 020 8803 0255
Membership enquiries: membership@poauk.org.uk
General enquiries:
general@poauk.org.uk
Representing over 30,000 Prison, Correctional and Secure Psychiatric Workers, the POA is the largest UK Union in this sector, able to trace its roots back more than 100 years.