Assistant Regional Officer - Industrial Relations (4 Part-Time Posts) – Fixed Term
North West | Yorkshire & North Trent| Midlands | South East
Reference: SOR071d
About the Society
The Society and College of Radiographers are the professional body and trade union for the radiography workforce, representing and supporting professionals working across diagnostic imaging and radiotherapy. For over 100 years, we have championed the profession, influenced policy, promoted excellence in practice, and protected the interests of our members. Our current strategic framework places a strong emphasis on growing membership, strengthening representation and empowering professionals across the UK.
We are now recruiting four part-time Assistant Regional Officers (Industrial Relations) to join our National and Regional Officer team. These newly created development opportunities will play a vital role in achieving one of our most important strategic ambitions: increasing member engagement, strengthening workplace organisation, and growing SoR membership across the UK.
About the Role
As an Assistant Regional Officer, you will be at the heart of the Society's work with members and workplace representatives. Working alongside experienced Regional Officers, you will help build and strengthen our presence in workplaces across your region, supporting members, developing local representatives, and delivering engagement and recruitment initiatives.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to combine their existing professional or trade union experience with a strategic role supporting the profession nationally.
The post may be particularly attractive to:
- Current SoR representatives seeking the next step in their trade union development.
- Individuals already working part-time for a trade union, professional body or membership organisation.
- Practising radiographers who wish to continue some clinical work while gaining valuable experience working for their professional body and trade union.
- Professionals with a passion for member engagement, organising and influencing positive change within healthcare.
You will:
- Develop and deliver regional membership growth and organising campaigns.
- Engage directly with radiographers and support workers in workplaces across your region, raising awareness of the benefits of SoR membership.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen workplace organisation and increase membership density.
- Recruit, support and develop local workplace representatives.
- Help ensure effective representative coverage across NHS and independent sector employers.
- Support members individually and collectively on employment-related matters under the guidance of Regional Officers.
- Assist with negotiations, presentations, campaigns and engagement activities with employers and stakeholders.
- Promote the Society's strategic priorities, values and services through regional communications and events.
- Contribute to building an active, visible and engaged membership community across the region.
Why This Role Matters
Our strength as a trade union and professional body depends on active, engaged members and workplace representatives. The Assistant Regional Officer posts are central to our ambition to expand our reach, strengthen local organisation, and ensure every radiographer has access to high-quality support, representation and professional development opportunities.
You will help colleagues understand the unique benefits of belonging to the SoR, from workplace representation and employment support to professional guidance, continuing professional development and career progression opportunities.
Who We're Looking For
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals who can build relationships, inspire engagement and support others to succeed.
You will ideally bring:
- Experience of trade union activity or workplace representation, preferably within healthcare.
- Experience of member recruitment, organising or engagement activity.
- The ability to communicate persuasively and confidently with a wide range of stakeholders.
- An understanding of employment relations and workplace issues affecting healthcare professionals.
- Experience of leading or supporting campaigns that deliver positive outcomes.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently.
- A commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and member-centred service.
Most importantly, you will be passionate about supporting radiography professionals and helping the Society grow its influence through an engaged and active membership.
What We Offer
These posts provide an excellent development opportunity within the UK's only professional body and trade union dedicated to radiography.
You'll gain experience in:
- Trade union organising and industrial relations
- Membership engagement and growth strategies
- Regional and national campaigning
- Stakeholder engagement and negotiation
- Professional body leadership and influence
Working alongside experienced National and Regional Officers, you will develop skills and experience that will support future career progression within trade union, professional body or healthcare leadership roles.
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented within our workforce and membership.
We are a Disability Confident employer and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process where required.
What You Need to Know
Vacancies: 4 Part-Time Posts
- Contract: Fixed-term for 18 months
- Hours: 17.5 hours per week (0.5 WTE)
- Location: Homeworking. Applicants must live within reasonable travelling distance of the region they support. Travel within the region will be required.
- Salary: £51,614 plus £1,204 Home working allowance
- Benefits include:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Final salary pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Health cash plan
- Wellbeing support
- Employee discounts platform
- Homeworking support
- Closing Date: 25 November 2026 – Midday
- Interview Date: 7 December and 14 December
Join the Society of Radiographers and play a key role in connecting, supporting and empowering radiography professionals across the UK.
Full details about the role can be found on the:
The Apply Now link below is for the South East regional vacancy.