About this job
The North West Region is currently recruiting two Local Organisers to work with our branches to co-ordinate and lead the union’s organising agenda across the region.
The successful candidate 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 in the North West Region in particular.
Previous experience as a recruiter, organiser and campaigner within a TU branch or within a similar organisation would also be desirable.
You will need to be able to travel within the region and to the Regional Centre (in Manchester) and also possibly 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 completed forms together with Recruitment and Disability Monitoring email to northwest.recruitment@unison.co.uk
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 18 April 2017.
Longlisted candidates will be notified by 25 April 2017.
Interviews will be held on 2 & 3 May 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.
