Senior Negotiating Officer

About the role

Home-based role within the relevant region, or within reasonable travelling distance to meet the requirements of the post (subject to meeting home working assessment requirements, including a minimum broadband speed of 18Mbps and a dedicated space to work from). An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join the Employee Relations and Union Services in the CSP as a full time Senior Negotiating Officer (SNO) for the West Midlands region. This is a challenging, but very enjoyable role which will see you: Supporting, advising and training the network of stewards, safety representatives and equality representatives in the West Midlands region. Advising and supporting stewards to manage their own casework, whilst managing your own caseload of employment relations issues, including but not limited to disciplinaries, grievances, sickness absence, HCPC and legal cases. Attending and representing the CSP at strategic regional forums such as regional Social Partnership Forum's and Integrated Care Board's/Integrated Care System's. You will be working in a wider team of Senior Negotiating Officers and organisers, whilst also working in a cross directorate fashion to deliver on the local priorities for members. We are looking for an individual with significant experience and a background in the trade union movement. They should be dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for members and to building the membership and activism levels in the CSP. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to problem solve. You will also have experience in advocacy and representing members and have a thorough understanding of the current issues facing CSP members. You will also be expected to be able to display excellent trade union knowledge. *This role is available as a job share, subject to appointing two suitable candidates. **Employees are still expected to attend the office for in-person meetings when required for their role and the organisation. View the Candidate Information Pack, which includes the full Job Description and Person Specification, and details on how to apply. Working arrangements Flexible working We currently have employees working part-time, job share, compressed hours, adjusted start and finish times, and other non-standard working patterns. We are open to considering alternative arrangements and would welcome discussion with successful candidates about any specific flexibility they may require, subject to organisational needs. Why work for the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy? The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) is the professional, educational and trade union body for the UK's 67,000 chartered physiotherapists, physiotherapy students and support workers; and one of the largest representative bodies in healthcare. At the CSP, our goal is to create a culture characterised by innovation, respect, encouragement, passion and teamwork. We all strive for continuous improvement and to deliver the best possible outcomes for our members. We aspire to work in a way that embodies our values of learning, courage, inclusive and integrity. Our shared values are part of our organisational DNA, reflecting the expectations we have of ourselves and others. They guide what we do and how we do it, to have the greatest impact for our members. We offer an excellent benefits package, including: 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata) Office closure between 25 December and 01 January A generous pension scheme with 12% employer contribution How to apply Please click on the 'Apply online' tab below and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted. As part of the application process, candidates will be asked to provide written responses to five criteria, which can be found in the Candidate Information Pack. Closing date: 10am, 11 June 2026. Shortlisting outcome: W/C 15 June 2026. Interview date: 23 June 2026 (in person at the CSP London office). Equality, Diversity and Belonging Accessibility and adjustments To support an equitable and accessible recruitment experience, we actively encourage candidates to let us know if they require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages. Disability Confident Scheme As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, candidates who declare a disability and meet the six essential criteria we have selected will normally be shortlisted for interview. There may be occasions, such as having a high-volume of applications, where it is not possible to interview all. Disability Confident candidates who meet the six selected essential criteria for the role. We may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both candidates with and without disabilities. In these circum