About this job
R13/98 1 permanent
R13/FF22 1 fixed term 23 months
R13/19, 20, & 21 3 fixed term 12 months
R13/100T & 101T 2 fixed term until 31/12/16
R13/104T 1 fixed term until 31/10/16
UNISON Yorkshire & Humberside Region is looking for a permanent and various fixed term and fighting fund Local Organisers to support its organising agenda. The successful candidates will recruit new members and work with regional organising teams, mapping membership density and supporting campaigns which help to develop new activists. To undertake this role you will need to demonstrate an understanding of the trade union movement and previous experience as a recruiter, organiser and campaigner within a similar organisation would be desirable.
You will need to be prepared to travel within the region as required including to our regional office in Leeds and also to London on an occasional basis for training or other purposes.
How to apply
Please download and complete the area and local organiser application form only, the monitoring forms (under “Resources”) and see job description and person specification (under “Documents”).
Please note that the use of any other application form will result in your application not being considered.
Completed applications should be sent to Joanne Turnbull by 12 noon Friday 11th March. Applications can be sent via email to Y&H.personnel@unison.co.uk or by post to UNISON, Commerce House, Wade Lane, Leeds, LS2 8NJ quoting the reference(s) of the post(s) you are applying for.
An assessment day will be held on Wednesday 23rd March and successful candidates will be invited back for an interview shortly thereafter.
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.
