About this job
UNISON South West is looking for an Area Organiser to join the Regional Secretary’s Organising Team, based in Taunton.
The successful candidate will bring their experience and skills to the role and be able to develop and deliver recruitment and organising initiatives and campaigns across the region, train and develop stewards, undertake case work, advise, support and mentor branch officers and/or regional activists.
You will have excellent presentation skills and communication skills, both face-to-face and on paper. Part of the role will be to work on our press and media strategy as well as our online social media presence and ensuring our website remains current and engaging.
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.
You will be required to live within reasonable travelling distance of the area you are asked to cover.
How to apply
To apply for this opportunity, please download and complete the area and local organiser application form (under “Resources”)
Please return 3 copies, by post to Nina Wilson, UNISON House, The Crescent, Taunton, TA1 4DU, along with recruitment and Disability Monitoring forms, quoting reference R10/91.
See job description and person specification (under “Documents”).
Please note that ONLY the Area and Local Organiser application form will be accepted.
The closing date for applications is Thursday 26 November 2015.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an assessment day on 3 December 2015. Candidates successful at the assessment centre will be invited back for a formal interview on 4 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.
