Dear Colleagues,

 

The recent increase in disclosures of sexual harassment and abuse requires that trade unions place additional emphasis and resource around member support.

 

As the union that represents the creative industries workforce Equity is creating a new role to support member needs around bullying, harassment, mental health and wellbeing.

 

I’d welcome the help of the CLS network in forwarding this email to anyone with experience of this kind of work, and who would be interested in working for a union in what will be a challenging, but rewarding role.

 

I’ve not worked at Equity for long, but am happy to say that this is a great union to work for, and I’d be happy to put potential applicants in touch with relevant colleagues for an informal discussion.

 

Application forms/details are attached and the formal blurb that supports the advertisement of this post states:

 

Membership Support Assistant, Equity

Equity is the UK trade union representing performers and other creative workers from across the spectrum of the entertainment, creative and cultural industries.

With the issues of bullying, harassment and mental health rising up the agenda, we are seeking to appoint a Membership Support Assistant to assist the Marketing, Events and Training for Members Organiser to build on and raise the profile of Equity’s work across the union in the in the areas of bullying, harassment, mental health and wellbeing.

In this role you will proactively take forward projects, raise awareness, undertake and support relevant research and develop cross-industry networks. You will develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge of policy, issues, research and developments in these areas in the arts and entertainment sectors in order to assist members.

You will need to have excellent communication and administration skills, be enthusiastic about the aims and objectives of Equity, and be able to demonstrate your awareness and knowledge of the wellbeing and mental health support sector. You will be a pro-active and organised individual with previous relevant demonstrable experience.

This new post is a two year fixed-term appointment and is based at Equity’s headquarters in Covent Garden, London.

The starting salary is £31,887.80 (including London Weighting) plus an annual overtime supplement of £372.39, with 31 days annual leave and a contributory pension scheme.

 

To apply, download a recruitment pack from www.equity.org.uk.  For more information, email Natalie Barker [log in to unmask].   

 

Closing date: 12 noon Friday 24^th November

 

Interviews: TBC December 2017 in Central London

 

Equity is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all who believe they fit the essential requirements for the job.

 

In solidarity

 

Ian

 

Ian Manborde

Equalities and Diversity Organiser

Equity

T:020 7670 0273

M: 07595 201 640

 

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