About this job
The successful candidate will bring their experience and skills in one to one communications, recruitment, organising and campaigning. To undertake this role you will need to be able to demonstrate experience and knowledge of the Trade Union and Labour movement and UNISON in the North West Region in particular. Previous experience as a recruiter, organiser and campaigner within a TU branch or within a similar organisation would also be desirable. The post will be based in the Cumbria Resource Centre in Carlisle however you will need to be able to travel within the region and to the Regional Centre (in Manchester) and also possibly to London for meetings/training as required.
How to apply
To apply for this opportunity, please download and complete the Area and Local Organiser application form and monitoring forms (under “Resources”) and see job description and person specification (under “Documents”).
Please note that ONLY the Area and Local Organiser application form will be accepted.
UNISON activists applying for this post as a secondment opportunity must ensure in advance that they have confirmed arrangements and agreement from their employer.
The closing date for applications is Friday, 9th September 2016.
Longlisted candidates will be notified by Thursday, 15th September 2016.
Successful candidates will be invited back for a formal interview on 23rd September 2016.
Please send completed forms together with Recruitment and Disability Monitoring Forms to northwest.recruitment@unison.co.uk
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.
