About this job
The Local Organiser is a new role in UNISON’s regions. Staff in these posts will be an enthusiastic and flexible resource for organising at local and regional level. The focus of the job is on recruiting new members directly-one to one; or using simple issue based campaigning; carrying out leaflet drops; going to induction sessions; helping to draft local and one off recruitment materials. More than simple recruiters, this new generation of UNISON organisers link with regional organising teams and will use mapping and campaigning to help develop new activists at a branch level.
How to apply
For more information and to apply, please download a pack and see job brief, job description and person specification below. Or send an A4 SAE to Caroline Butler, Team Support Worker, UNISON South East, Ranger House, 1 Walnut Tree Close, Guildford GU1 4UL.
Please send 3 copies of the completed application form along with the recruitment and disability form to Caroline Butler, Team Support Worker, UNISON South East, Ranger House, 1 Walnut Tree Close, Guildford GU1 4UL.
Please note that ONLY the Area and Local Organiser application form will be accepted.
The closing date for completed applications is Wednesday 27 September 2017.
Shortlisted candidates will be notified 2 October 2017 and invited to attend an interview on either
- Monday 9 October 2017 in UNISON Centre, Euston Road, London.
- Friday 13 October 2017, in Ranger House, Guildford.
No email requests for application packs will be acknowledged.
About UNISON
UNISON is the UK’s leading public services trade union, with over 1.3 million members working in the public sector, private, voluntary and community sectors and in the energy services. We employ approximately 1,200 staff, with around 370 at our national centre in Euston in central London and the remainder in our 12 regions across the UK, including Northern Ireland.
UNISON is a dynamic, progressive union, committed to equality. We encourage men and women of all ages, Black and minority ethnic groups, disabled people, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people to work with us.
