About this job
PLEASE NOTE THE CLOSING DATE IS EXTENDED DUE TO INCORRECT DETAILS BEING ATTACHED.
The Somerset County Branch and Somerset Health Branch jointly are currently recruiting a part-time Branch Local Organiser (28 hours per week) to co-ordinate and lead the union’s organising agenda across Somerset.
This is a temporary post for 6 months however subject to review may be made permanent.
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 particularly in Somerset.
Previous experience as a recruiter, organiser and campaigner within a Trade Union branch or within a similar organisation would also be desirable.
A sound understanding of trade unions and their objectives is essential along with a good understanding of UNISON’s aims and objectives.
You will be required to live within reasonable travelling distance of the area you are asked to cover.
How to apply
To apply for this opportunity please see application form below and job documentation.
Please send a copy of the completed form to: Sarah Chandler, UNISON South West, Ground Floor, 2 Tangier Central, Castle Street, Taunton, TA1 4AS or e-mail; s.chandler@unison.co.uk.
Closing date for applications – Wednesday 1 November 2017 at 5 pm.
Candidates will be notified if short listed by Monday 6 November 2017.
Interviews will be held 20th November at UNISON, Tangier Central, Castle Street, Taunton, TA1 4AS
About UNISON
*Please note that this is a branch employed post, not a UNISON employed post*