About this job
Ref: R13/92 – Permanent
R13/101T Fixed Term until 31/12/16 (subject to one month’s notice)
R13/85T Fixed Term until 02/10/16 (subject to one month’s notice)
Closing date for applications: Monday 13th June 2016 at 12 noon
UNISON Yorkshire & Humberside Region is looking for a permanent and 2 fixed term Local Organisers to support its organising agenda. The successful candidate(s) will recruit new members and work with regional organising teams, mapping membership density and campaigning 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 an advantage.
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
To apply for this opportunity, please download and complete the Area and Local Organiser application form (use of any other application form will result in your application not being considered) and monitoring forms (under “Resources”) and see job description and person specification (under “Documents”).
Completed applications should be sent to Joanne Turnbull by 12 noon Monday 13th June 2016. 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 of the post you are applying for.
It is anticipated that an assessment day will be held on Monday 27th June 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.
