JOB DESCRIPTION
GMB are seeking applications from individuals for the position of Senior Section PA to be based at National Office.
GMB is one of the UK and Ireland’s largest general trade unions: we’re proud to represent over half a million members from across the professional spectrum and all walks of life.
A vacancy has arisen for the position of Senior Section PA based in the GMB’s National Office. The successful post-holder will work as a member of the Section Team as Section Administrator/ Senior PA, supporting the work carried out by the National Secretary and the rest of the Section Team, reporting to the National Secretary.
As you would expect, we welcome candidates who not only meet the technical requirements of the role but who also identify with and are motivated by our values of fairness, equality, solidarity, and collective action. Our union is a strong campaigning industrial organisation.
As Senior Section PA, you will provide efficient and comprehensive secretarial, research and administration services for the National Secretary and other Section Team members, including all the tasks and duties performed by a Senior PA, including:
Desirable Attributes:
In return, we offer excellent terms and benefits, including:
This is a varied and challenging role; if you think you may be who we're looking for and if you feel you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification in the job description, we’d like to hear from you.
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered, so please ensure you have completed all sections of the application form (including referee details) and submitted no later than the specified deadline.
Jenny Preston, HR Administrator
jenny.preston@gmb.org.ukNational Office, 22 Stephenson Way, London, NW1 2HD
Senior Section PA
Unspecified hours, Permanent
Midday Friday 10 July 2026
Grade 6 (starting salary £42,630.36 per annum, plus London Weighting)
National Office
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