Win:Win GFTU In-House Services

We are able to provide various services, products and opportunities internally, from within the GFTU team

GFTU Back Office Support: Administrative Support

If you are considering different approaches to business support, why not discuss your options with GFTU. We can provide a full suite of services, such as the services provided to the Social Workers Union or the Artists Union of England, allowing unions to focus on what really matters. The service could include incoming message handling, office support, coordinated activities, campaign support and interventions to provide support such as short or medium term cover along with much more.

Contact Details:

Operations Manager

Ian Richards

Tel: 01509410867 / 07903523746

ianr@gftu.org.uk

www.gftu.org.uk

GFTU Back Office Support: Education Programme Management

The GFTU's Educational Trust was established in 1970 and has been delivering cutting edge learning across the Trade Union movement ever since. With its own "Education for Action" programme to Trade Union Activists and a robust understanding of learning, the GFTU are able to manage elements of or complete education programmes for Affiliated Unions. The GFTU hold centre status for ILM - the Institute for Leadership and Management and other Awarding bodies and this can be adopted by affiliated unions where appropriate. The GFTU can provide bespoke online learning via the innovative Flick Learning platform.

Contact Details:

Education Administrator

Mark Robinson

Tel: 01509410978

markr@gftu.org.uk

www.gftu.org.uk

GFTU Back Office Support: Event Management Services and Support

The GFTU has a great reputation for organising events across the labour movement, for charities and corporate clients both at Quorn Grange and external venues. We are able to offer a bespoke service to affiliated unions from start to finish and take a pride in delivering first class arrangements in a very affordable fashion. So whether it is a conference or member event, let us know how we could help you to make the most of the opportunity, allowing you to focus on the more important things in life, while knowing that the arrangements are being looked after on your behalf.

Contact Details:

Operations Manager

Ian Richards

Tel: 01509410867 / 07903523746

ianr@gftu.org.uk

www.gftu.org.uk

GFTU Back Office Support: Finance Team Support

We have a fully qualified and dedicated Finance Team with expertise and access to Sage 50 software and are able to offer affiliated unions the opportunity to share their in-house work and can outsource either part of or the full range of work on either a short or longer term basis. A number of unions have taken advantage of this service and the GFTU have adjusted their capacity to accommodate: Pay roll, Pensions Administration, Sales and Purchase Ledger, Management Accounting, Statutory Returns, Co-ordination of Auditing, Technical Advice and Development Support.

Contact Details:

Head of Finance

Preeti Doshi

Tel: 01509410856

preeti@gftu.org.uk

www.gftu.org.uk

GFTU's Wonderful Hotel in Leicestershire: Quorn Grange Hotel

Quorn Grange Hotel in rural Leicestershire now houses The GFTU's National Office and has become a vital part of the GFTU's strategy for growth and sustainability, generating revenue for the Educational Trust through its Trading Company. In addition to the local community and businesses, the GFTU and its Affiliated Unions routinely use the Hotel for meetings, conferences, training and other events.

With attractive award-winning gardens and facilities that have been developed recently, the Hotel now comprises conferencing space for up to 200 people, 65 bedrooms, restaurant, bar and an atmosphere that is welcoming and calm. On the site there are also 10 mews houses (1, 2 and 3 bedroom) for rent and we invite you to use the Hotel as if it were home-from-home.

Find out more here

Contact Details:

General Manager

Andrea O'Dwyer

Tel: 01509 412167

mail@quorngrangehotel.co.uk

https://www.quorngrangehotel.co.uk/

Marketing & Communication: Website Hosting, Design & Management, Social Media, Campaign Management and Fulfillment, Advertising & Publishing

Do you need help bringing your website up to date? Could you use social media, website, advertising and campaigns more effectively? At the GFTU, we can help you to communicate effectively both internally with staff and members as well as externally. Contact Georgia Wilkinson to find out what we can do to help you engage with your audience, give a voice to your website and social media platforms and explore solutions to improve your campaigns, publishing and advertising. 

Contact Details:

Communications Officer

Georgia Wilkinson

georgiaw@gftu.org.uk

www.gftu.org.uk

GFTU Back Office Support: Personnel, HR Management, Credit Union, Recruitment, Technology, Health & Safety and Travel & Courier Services 

Get in touch with us today for more information by calling 01509410970.

Contact Details:

Operations Manager

Ian Richards

Tel: 01509410867 / 07903523746

ianr@gftu.org.uk

www.gftu.org.uk