Location: Home based within the region with an expectation of travel across the region.
Salary: Starting at £47,067 per year and rising each year to a maximum of £54,649 per year
About the role
With members from student through to retirement, we are committed to delivering a valuable, supportive, and meaningful membership experience. As one of the RCM’s Regional Officers you will be an important contributor to our vision and commitment.
As our Regional Officer, South of England, you will work collaboratively as part of one of the RCM’s multidisciplinary regional teams in England. You will also work as part of the RCM’s wider services to members and UK-wide teams. You will:
Provide professional advice and support on employment relations matters for our members.
Support RCM campaigns, networks, and branches within an allocated geographical patch.
Ensure the RCM’s influence on the development and implementation of maternity policies within an allocated geographical patch.
About you
You will be required to live within a reasonable travel distance to the RCM’s South of England region (which includes the NHS Southeast and Southwest regions). You will be expected to travel regularly across the RCM’s South of England geographical area. It is anticipated that the initial allocation of area for this post will include the central part of the RCM’s South of England region.
You will help us be the best we can be by:
● Using your experience as an RCM Workplace Representative to support members with employment relations matters.
● Using your knowledge and experience as a registered midwife to understand and support member needs.
● Using your knowledge and skills as a practicing midwife to provide professional advice to our members.
If you think you have the skills we are looking for and that this sounds like the next great opportunity for you, please review the Job Description and Person Specification and get in touch.
Your Reward Package
Your RCM reward package will include (plus lots more):
● Full home office set up and modern equipment to support your work.
● A relocation allowance where applicable.
● 29 days annual leave per year + 8 bank holidays. Team RCM are not required to work on the days between the public holidays in December and January, designated as ‘RCM closure days’.
● Professional development opportunities tailored to support your career aspirations with your own personal development budget.
● An attractive employer supported pension scheme.
● A loan to support car purchase.
If you are a currently practicing midwife and this sounds like the next great opportunity for you, we would love to hear from you. If you have questions after reading our Job Description and Person Specification, we would be happy to arrange a call with you to talk it through.
The RCM is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all sections of the community. All disabled applicants meeting the criteria will be invited to interview.
How to apply
To apply, please complete an application form available from our website or email HR@rcm.org.uk to request more information.
Closing Date: Thursday 23 November 2023
Virtual Interview & Assessment Date: Tuesday 5 December 2023
