About this job
You will be undertaking a range of administrative duties to support our members and activists including often working to tight deadlines and being responsible for updating and maintaining accurate and confidential records. You will be using a range of IT packages and must have a sound working knowledge of using database systems, Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook. Experience of using shared filing systems such as SharePoint would also be an advantage.
You will be highly motivated and have the ability to organise your own workload and effectively manage your priorities. The post holder will regularly liaise with members, branch activists, regional and national staff and external service providers and will therefore need to be a clear and confident communicator.
You do not have to have a Trade Union background, but you do need to have an understanding of the aims and values of the Trade Union movement.
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 should be returned to Amanda Tickner, Head of Corporate Services, UNISON Eastern, Church Lane House, Church Lane, Chelmsford CM1 1NH quoting the reference number R1/AR4 or by email to a.tickner@unison.co.uk.
Completed application forms must be returned by 5pm on Tuesday 8 November 2016.
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 15 November 2016 in Chelmsford.
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.
