About this job
This role is at the heart of our mission: helping provide the information that will enable us meet our objectives – by researching data, providing advice and helping with requests from colleagues and activists across both bargaining and policy issues.
Working with the regional management and organising teams our Cardiff office, your role will involve:
- Preparing bargaining and policy briefings; media and press releases
- Researching material and preparing appropriate reports
- Compiling summaries and analysing information
- Creating and maintaining policy/information systems
- Responding to information requests from members, colleagues and external bodies
You will be a strong team player with excellent communication skills, together with experience of working with IT applications.
Beyond that, the ability to prioritise your workload, knowledge of political issues in Wales and an understanding of the trade union movement are important.
You will need to be able to travel within the region and also possibly to London for meetings/training as required.
How to apply
To apply for this opportunity, please download and complete the General application form (under “Resources”).
See job description and person specification (under “Documents”).
Please send three copies of application forms together with recruitment and disability monitoring forms to Jean Brady, Regional Manager, UNISON, 491 Abergele Road, Old Colwyn, Conwy LL29 9AE quoting reference R11/FF41.
The closing date for completed applications is 12 noon on Thursday 12 May 2016.
Please note; electronic applications will not be accepted for this post.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 18 May 2016 in the Cardiff Regional Office.
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.
