South East Region: Local 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
Health & Community Team based in the Guildford Office
Starting salary
£26,840 per annum
Closing date
20 January 2017
Hours
35
Contract type
Full time, fixed term
Contract length
12 Months Fixed Term Contract (subject to one month’s notice)
Reference
R9/87T

About this job

UNISON is looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and resourceful individual to support our growing organisation. The successful candidates will bring their experience and skills to recruit new members and develop new activists. Working with and supporting the Team to organise and drive forward our campaigning work within branches.

To undertake this role you must have good communication and interpersonal skills, excellent administrative, IT and organisational skills and a good understanding and knowledge of the trade union movement.

You will need to be able to travel within Hampshire, Surrey and West Sussex areas.

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 Caroline Butler, Team Support Worker, UNISON South East, Ranger House, 1 Walnut Tree Close, Guildford, GU1 4UL quoting ref no: R9/87T.  
Completed application forms must be received by no later than Friday 20 January 2017

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by Monday 23 January 2017 and invited to attend an interview on Friday 27 January 2017, which will take place at Ranger House, Guildford.

Please Note: No email requests for application packs will be acknowledged

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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