Head of Activist Development & Member Participation

Contract: Full time (35 hours/week); permanent

Location: Flexible- Choose to be based from one of the RCM’s UK offices (London HQ, Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh) or home based, with travel to RCM offices and for other meetings, events and visits as required.

Salary: Starting at £67,499 per year and rising each year to a maximum of £73,076 per year, plus £5,215 per year London Allowance if applicable.

Closing date:

09/04/2026

Interview and assessment date: 16 April 2026 in London

Interview and assessment format: In-person

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced organising and engagement professional to play a pivotal role in strengthening RCM member voice, activism and participation across the four nations.

You will:

  • Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team.
  • Drive RCM member recruitment, organising and participation plans.
  • Coordinate and lead on RCM union branch governance and accreditation of RCM workplace representatives.
  • Lead the RCM’s activist training programme and national activist events.

If you think you have the skills we are looking for and that this sounds like a great opportunity for you, please review the job description and person specification and get in touch.

Regular UK travel is required, including attendance at the RCM’s London HQ.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please review the job description and person specification and get in touch.

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