About this job
As one of the leading trade unions in the UK and biggest public service union in Europe, we are committed to improving the working lives of our 1.3 million members. If you share that aim and have experience of designing and delivering effective learner–centred education programmes relevant to an organising trade union, you can make a real contribution to our organisation. Join us, and you will find that we are equally committed to our staff too, with family-friendly hours and plenty of personal development opportunities.
The Assistant Education Officer is part of a team with responsibility for developing strategy, providing resources and ensuring high quality delivery of a comprehensive programme of education, training and support. The role includes developing robust monitoring and evaluation schemes to ensure that all elected representatives in UNISON receive the training they need to carry out their roles, managing delivery of union-wide programmes of training in priority areas and updating and developing training materials for activists and members.
You will need excellent writing and research skills, digital communication skills, an understanding of and commitment to trade union education methods and proven project management and data evaluation skills.
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”).
Completed applications must be received by no later than 5pm on Wednesday 10 August 2016 to Jane Petit, Learning and Organising Services, UNISON, 130 Euston Road, London, NW1 2AY quoting ref: ORE/10.
Interviews for this position will be held on Wednesday 24 August 2016.
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.
