About this job
1 x 12 month fixed term contract or secondment in Cornwall – R10/FF32 (subject to one month’s notice)
1 x 6 month fixed term contract or secondment in Plymouth – R10/FF33 (subject to one month’s notice)
1 x 12 month fixed term contract or secondment in Plymouth and Torbay and Exeter – R10/FF34 (subject to one month’s notice)
1 x 12 month fixed term contract or secondment in Somerset – R10/FF35 (subject to one month’s notice)
The South West region is currently recruiting four Area Fighting Fund Organisers, which will be filled either on a secondment basis or as a fixed term contract employment opportunity.
You will need to be an enthusiastic, flexible and resourceful individual to support our growing organisation. The successful candidate will bring their experience and skills to the role and to 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
To apply for this opportunity, please download and complete the Area and Local Organiser application form (under “Resources”)
See job description and person specification (under “Documents”).
Alternatively send an A4 self-addressed envelope (no stamp required but please ensure correct postage on covering envelope) to: Julie Williams, UNISON House, Emperor Way, Exeter, EX1 3QS or e-mail julie.williams@unison.co.uk
Please note that ONLY the Area and Local Organiser application form will be accepted.
Please return 3 copies, by post to Julie Williams, UNISON House, Emperor Way, Exeter, EX1 3QS, along with recruitment and Disability Monitoring forms, quoting the relevant job reference.
UNISON activists applying for this post as a secondment opportunity must ensure they have confirmed arrangements and agreement from their employer.
The closing date for completed applications is 5pm on Tuesday 31 May 2016.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an assessment centre on Thursday 9 June 2016 at our Exeter Office. Interviews will take place on Friday 10 June at the same location for successful candidates.
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.
