About this job
Our public services are under major threat. Our members are working under extreme pressure but are actively campaigning for services and jobs. The NHS is facing huge problems and the need for strong trade union organisation in every employer is very apparent.
UNISON’s Health sector is currently recruiting 2 x Local Fighting Fund Organisers to work as a team with branches and other UNISON organisers to co-ordinate and lead the union’s organising agenda in the NHS new national bodies with large workplaces in Greater London and areas close to London in the South and East of England.
The successful candidates 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 NHS. Previous experience as a recruiter, organiser and campaigner within a TU branch or within a similar organisation would also be desirable but not essential – your enthusiasm to help us recruit new members and develop workplace representatives and some knowledge of the NHS is what we are looking for. You will need to be able to travel widely within Yorkshire and to a lesser degree other parts of the North of England as well as occasional travel 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 (under “Resources”).
Please note that ONLY the Area and Local Organiser application form will be accepted.
See job description and person specification (under “Documents”).
Please send 3 copies of the completed application form together with the recruitment and disability monitoring form to Human Resources Department, UNISON, 130 Euston Road, London NW1 2AY quoting ref no: BNE/AR4M/HSG.
UNISON activists applying for this post as a secondment opportunity must ensure in advance that they have confirmed arrangements and agreement from their employer.
Completed application forms must be received by no later than Friday 13 January 2017.
The interviews will be held February 2017.
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.
