About this job
You need to be an enthusiastic, flexible and resourceful individual to support our growing organisation. 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, train and develop stewards, undertake case work, advise, support and mentor branch officers and stewards in representation and negotiation.
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.
You will be required to live within reasonable travelling distance of the area you are asked to cover.
How to apply
To apply for this opportunity, please download and complete the Area and Local Organiser application form (under “Resources”)
See job description and person specification (under “Documents”).
Please send completed forms to: Reception, UNISON Northern, 140-150 Pilgrim St., Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 6TH. Alternatively please e-mail northern@unison.co.uk.
Please note that ONLY the Area and Local Organiser application form will be accepted.
The closing date for completed applications is 5pm on 18 November 2016.
Interviews will be held on 5/6 December 2016.
Applicants who have been short listed will be notified by 29 November 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.
