Local Fighting Fund Organiser

Applications for this job are now closed


Our public services are under major threat. Our members are working under extreme pressure but actively campaigning for services and jobs.
Starting salary
£29,483 per annum (including annual subsistence allowance)
Closing date
11 November 2016
Hours
35
Contract type
Full time, fixed term
Reference
See description

About this job

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Closing date for applications: 11th November 2016 at 5pm

UNISON Yorkshire & Humberside Region is looking for a number of Local Fighting Fund Organisers to support its organising agenda.  The successful candidates will recruit new members and work with regional organising teams, mapping membership density and campaigning to develop new activists. To undertake this role you will need to demonstrate an understanding of the trade union movement and previous experience as a recruiter, organiser and campaigner within a similar organisation would be an advantage.

You will need to be prepared to travel within the region as required including to our regional office in Leeds and also to London on an occasional basis for training or other purposes.

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.

Completed applications should be sent to Joanne Turnbull by 5pm Friday 11th November 2016.   Applications can be sent via email to Y&H.personnel@unison.co.uk or by post to UNISON, Commerce House, Wade Lane, Leeds, LS2 8NJ quoting the reference of the post you are applying for.

It is anticipated that interviews will be held on Monday 28th and Tuesday 29th 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.

Disability Confident Committed
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