About this job
Ref: R13/85T – Fixed term until 28th February 2019
R13/FF35 – 12 month fixed term contract based in North Yorkshire Local Government Branch
R13/FF20 – 10 month fixed term contract
R13/FF27 – 7.5 month fixed term contract
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
For more information and to apply, please download and complete the Area and Local Organiser application form only. Please note that the use of any other application form will result in your application not being considered.
See job description and person specification (under “Documents”).
Completed applications should be sent to Joanne Turnbull by 5pm Wednesday 12th July 2017. 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(s) you are applying for.
It is anticipated that interviews will be held in Leeds on 1st and / or 2nd August 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.