Branch organiser: Hertfordshire County Branch UNISON

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*Please note that this post is not a UNISON employed post
Location
The Branch office is located in Hertford but covers all of Hertfordshire. The position will be Hertford based and the post holder must be able to travel in Hertfordshire. Car expenses will be provided.
Starting salary
£27,000 per annum
Closing date
9 September 2016
Hours
35
Contract type
Full time, fixed term
Contract length
12 month Fixed term contract with the possibility of extending.
Branch post

About this job

There has never been a more important time to protect our members in the public services and encourage those that are not members to join a powerful voice. Are you a people person with good listening and problem solving skills? Do you possess the determination to make a difference to people’s lives? We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and resourceful individual to support our branch.

The BRANCH ORGANISER will work on an individual/collective basis working within UNISON’s Community Service Group.

The successful candidate will bring their experience and skills to the role and be able to develop and deliver recruitment and organising initiatives and campaigns

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. Essential to this role is the ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a wider team. You must be able to work effectively under pressure and prioritise work. You should be familiar with issues facing the Community and Voluntary sector.

How to apply

For an application form and further details please email: Herts.Unison@Hertfordshire.gov.uk or go to WWW.UnisonHerts.org.uk or write to: UNISON The Flats County Hall Hertford. SG13 8DN.

Completed forms should be returned to the address above and clearly marked Private and Confidential for the attention of David Devereux Branch Secretary. Please return a copy of the Recruitment and Disability Monitoring Forms with your application.

Completed application forms must be received at the Branch Office by 4pm on Friday 9th September 2016.

It is anticipated that interviews will be held in week commencing 19th September 2016.

Herts County Branch UNISON wants staff to reflect the diversity of its membership and all applications will be considered on merit.

About UNISON

Please note that this post is not a UNISON employed post.

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