Pay Research and Employment Policy Officer

BALPA is the leading trade union representing the UK’s 10,000 commercial pilots.  Located close to London Heathrow, we are looking for a pay and employment policy professional with a mix of analytical and presentation skills to join our friendly team.   Working within an established and well-structured Industrial Relations function, the main duties will comprise of:

• Collecting and analysing pay, labour market and company financial data;
• Formulating pay and reward strategies for collective bargaining in the UK’s leading commercial airlines and helicopter companies;
• Contributing to the overall development of pilot representatives and BALPA full-time officers in their knowledge of pay and reward strategies, tax, training and employment legislation.

The person we are looking for will be comfortable working independently but must also be a great team worker.  Good Excel skills are required with ability in statistical analysis and the presentation of results.  The role would suit an individual with experience in the pay research and employment policy field or a recent graduate in industrial relations, HR management or related subject.    

In return, BALPA will offer a competitive salary with an above average DC pension scheme.  BALPA has a fantastic office block at our Heathrow HQ with free parking and good public transport links to the surrounding area.

Please send a covering letter with your CV to johnstembridge-king@balpa.org  In your covering letter, please explain how your skills, experience and qualifications will enable you to meet the requirements of the job description/person specification and add value to the Association, its representatives and its members. 

Job description / person specification can be found at:  www.balpa.org/About/Vacancies

Please note shortlisted candidates will be notified by email only.

Closing date:  Mon 28 January 2019

Interview date:  w/c 4 Feb 2019

For an informal discussion please contact John Moore, Head of Industrial Relations, on    020 8476 4052  -  07774 183305  -  johnmoore@balpa.org