Health Service Group: Senior National Officer

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This is a broad and challenging role, working with the Head of Health to deliver a comprehensive programme of industrial relations activity for UNISON members working for the NHS.
Location
UNISON Centre, London, NW1
Starting salary
Starting Salary: £58,480 per annum incl. London Weighting Allowance & Annual Subsistence Allowance
Closing date
9 November 2017
Hours
35
Contract type
Full time, fixed term
Contract length
Fixed Term Contract until December 2018
Reference
Ref: BNE/27T

About this job

We are looking for someone who can influence Government policy on the NHS; lead negotiations that drive improvements to pay, terms and conditions; run campaigns that stand up for patients and services; manage health team people and work programmes effectively; and involve and engage members through our democratic structures.

If you have a proven track record in complex negotiations and policy development in an industrial relations setting; great planning and organisational skills and can forge relationships of trust and confidence with key stakeholders, we want to hear from you! 

How to apply

To apply for this opportunity, please download and complete the General application form (under “Resources”).

See job description and person specification (under “Documents”).

Please send 4 completed application forms along with the recruitment and disability monitoring form to the HR Department, UNISON, 130 Euston Road, London, NW1 2AY quoting the ref no: BNE/27T.

Completed applications must be received by 5pm on Thursday 09 November 2017. Interviews will take place on 28 and 29 November 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.

Disability Confident Committed
Mindful employer

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