About this job
About this Job
UNISON has a membership of 1.3 Million members and its membership system is accessed by 12 Regional Offices, National Office, UNISON Direct and over 500 Branches. UNISON’s East Midlands Region covers Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and Rutland. We currently have around 86,000 full members in 58 branches.
The Region employs 64 members of staff. We are looking to appoint a team member on a permanent contract to undertake a wide variety of clerical and administrative functions within the Regional Secretary’s Organising Team.
The Person
This role is a key position within the Regional Secretary’s Organising Team. You will have skills and experience that include:
- Working pro-actively using your own initiative and without direct supervision.
- A very high standard of accuracy and numeracy in recording and processing accounts and membership information.
- A good telephone manner, demonstrating patience and understanding along with the ability to answer queries.
- Comprehensive knowledge of ICT packages including Microsoft Office suite and QuickBooks.
- Knowledge of electronic budgeting, financial systems and the ability to interpret financial data.
- Working under pressure and to deadlines.
- An understanding of trade unions and their objectives would be an advantage.
How to apply
To apply for this opportunity, please download and complete the General application form (under “Resources”).
Please note ONLY the General application form will be accepted.
See the job description and person specification (under “Documents”).
Please send FOUR copies of completed application forms and ONE copy of the Recruitment and Disability monitoring forms to:
Karen Hall, Human Resources Co-ordinator, UNISON East Midlands Region, Vivian Avenue, Nottingham, NG5 1AF quoting ref: R2/91.The closing date for completed applications is 5.00 p.m. on Tuesday, 15 May 2018.
Interviews will take place on Friday, 8 June 2018.
Successful candidates will be notified by e-mail wherever possible.
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.
