About this job
Ref: R13/110-111 – permanent area organisers
R13/FF16-18 – 12 month fixed term area fighting fund organiser roles
Closing date for applications: 12 noon Friday 13 November 2015
There has never been a more important time to protect our members in the public services and encourage those that are not members to join a powerful voice. Are you a people person with good listening and problem solving skills? Do you possess the determination to make a difference to people’s lives?
UNISON is looking for enthusiastic, flexible and resourceful individuals to support our growing organisation.
The successful candidates will bring their experience and skills to the role and be able to develop and deliver recruitment and organising initiatives and campaigns in our branches, train and develop stewards, undertake case work, advise, support and mentor branch officers and stewards in representation and negotiation.
You will have excellent presentation skills and communication skills, both face-to-face and on paper.
A sound understanding of trade unions and their objectives is essential along with a good understanding of UNISON’s policies and objectives.
You will need to be able to travel within the region for meetings/training as required.
How to apply
Please note that only the area and local organiser application form will be accepted.
Completed applications as well as recruitment and disability monitoring forms should be returned to Joanne Turnbull, UNISON, Commerce House, Wade Lane, Leeds LS2 8NJ or by email to Y&h.personnel@unison.co.uk quoting the relevant reference.
Please clearly specify on the form which post/posts you are applying for.
Closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 13 November 2015.
It is planned that the assessment centre will be held in Leeds on Wednesday 2 December 2015.
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.
