Area Organiser

Applications for this job are now closed


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
Location
Based in Chelmsford (Essex Area Team)
Starting salary
£38,208 per annum including Annual Subsistence Allowance
Closing date
18 November 2016
Hours
35
Contract type
Full time, permanent
Reference
R1/27

About this job

UNISON Eastern Region is looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and resourceful individual to help us grow our 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 in our branches, 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 need to be able to travel within the Eastern region for meetings/training as required.

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”).

Completed applications and the Recruitment and Disability monitoring forms should be returned to Amanda Tickner, Head of Corporate Services, UNISON Eastern, Church Lane House, Church Lane, Chelmsford CM1 1NH quoting reference: R1/27 or by email to a.tickner@unison.co.uk

Closing date for applications is Friday 18 November 2016 at 5pm.
Interviews will be held in Chelmsford on Thursday 8 December 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.

Disability Confident Committed
Mindful employer

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