About this job
UNISON is looking for enthusiastic, flexible and resourceful individuals to support our growing organisation. 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.
The Fighting Fund Local Organiser posts will be recruiting new members and developing activists in schools in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire, one post working in each county. These posts will be based in our Bury St Edmunds or Chelmsford office.
All post holders will need to be prepared to travel within the Eastern region as required including to the regional office in Chelmsford and 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 and see the job description and person specification below.
Completed applications should be sent to Amanda Tickner by email a.tickner@unison.co.uk or by post to Church Lane House, Church Lane, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 1NH to arrive no later than 5pm on Friday 20th October 2017. Please indicate the reference number/s for the post/s you are applying for
Interviews for the Fighting Fund posts will be held on 30th October in Chelmsford
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.
