About this job
ABW UNISON Health Branch (ABW) is seeking an administrative assistant to support our branch of over 1000 members. The post-holder will be responsible for the full range of administrative duties. Members of the branch are people working in the health sector providing public services. The Branch has the use two offices, one in Basingstoke Hospital and another in the Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester. The successful applicant would be expected to work an equal time in both locations.
The post holder will provide administrative support to the branch officers and representatives and lay member committees. You must have a good knowledge of general office practice and procedures, data systems and committee administration. Duties include being a point of contact between members and the branch. You must have good telephone and interpersonal communication skills and be able to deal with members in a sensitive and positive manner.
Self motivated, you will be able to work with minimal supervision in addition to having the confidence to work on your own initiative, and as part of a team.
An understanding of trade unions and their objectives would be an advantage.
How to apply
For further details and an application form (CV’s will not be accepted) please contact: s.odonoghue@unison.co.uk or leave a message on 07903 055830.
Application forms must be received by 14th 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.
