The position of NCOA General Secretary is currently vacant.
The NCOA is the largest Independent Trade Union in the NCA and undertakes very demanding and rewarding work on behalf of its c. 4,000 serving and associate members.
As a member of the National Executive Committee, the General Secretary will serve a term not exceeding five years. This elected position is full time and paid by the NCOA. The role cannot be performed whilst employed by any other employer.
The NCOA General Secretary is broadly responsible for leading the NCOA’s engagement work … a summary of the roles and responsibilities are:
- Leading engagement with relevant stakeholders, including the NCA, Government departments and agencies, organisations in the Trade Union Movement E.g. Trade Union Certification Office, other TUs/staff associations/Police Federations, and the press/media.
- Delivering NCOA mandated positions originating from the Annual Delegates’ Conference (ADC) and National Executive Committee (NEC)
- Advising the NEC and its sub-committees on all matters of engagement, including attending relevant meetings as required
- Supporting NEC members and NCOA Workplace Representatives in delivering their individual portfolios and responsibilities
- Interpreting and ruling on the NCOA’s rules (in circumstances specified in the Rule Book).
- Contributing to the training of NCOA Representatives.
- Supporting the NCOA President in their role
Any member seeking election to General Secretary must be fully financially solvent at the date of nomination and not be excluded from standing as designated by NCOA Rules.
All qualifying candidates will be given the opportunity to submit their CV outlining their suitability to members, along with an election address of no more than 500 words prior to any final ballot process which will be managed by independent election scrutineers. Every subscribing member shall be eligible to vote.
Essential Criteria:
- Knowledge and understanding of legislation directly affecting Trade Union governance and labour relations (TULRCA 1992 & Trade Union Act 2016 in particular).
- Proven experience and ability in leading national negotiations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to lead and motivate.
- Up to date knowledge and practical application of Employment Law.
- Proven organisational and planning skills.
- Ability to deliver flexibility in working practices including regularly attending NCOA premises and NCA sites.
- Proven ability in Dispute Resolution.
- Understanding and practical application of Whistle-blower process and protections.
- Proven ability and experience in leading national Pay Review processes including those involving Pay Review Bodies.
Desirable Criteria:
- Understanding of the membership and NCA workforce.
- Recent business experience or business skills.
- Experience of direct consultation with HM Govt/Cabinet Office.
- Ability to manage compliance.
- Full driving licence holder.
- Current or recent history of vetting.
- Media communications experience.
- Line management experience.
- Experience of delivering Trade Union Reps training.
If you are interested and you feel you can demonstrate the criteria listed, please e mail your expression to membership@ncoa.org.uk Should it be necessary to move to a multi-candidate election ballot then you will be notified and requested to submit your election statement (500 words max) in addition to your CV. Your initial expression of interest will be noted by an e-mail acknowledgement. Applications will only be accepted until midday 19th January 2025
In the event of any election ballot, then all candidates will be notified by NCOA membership, immediately following the closing date, with instructions regarding election addresses and rules.
If you would like to know more about this demanding role, then please contact membership on 0845 3142070 or myself at the number below.
Simon Bashford
President
07787 108808
Note: A copy of the election rules and full role responsibilities may be obtained prior to a candidate submission, by writing to membership@ncoa.org.uk or by visiting www.ncoa.org.uk/policies