About this job
UNISON, Britain’s leading public service trade union, is looking for a permanent Area Organiser. Work will initially be undertaken as part of the Development and Response Unit in our East Team, focussing on the organisation and development of branches across Kent, Surrey and Sussex.
You need to be an enthusiastic, flexible and resourceful individual to support our growing organisation. The successful candidate will bring their experience and skills to the role and be able to develop and deliver recruitment and organising initiatives and campaigns in our branches, train and develop stewards, undertake case work, advise, support and mentor branch officers and stewards in representation and negotiation.
You will have excellent presentation skills and communication skills, both face-to-face and on paper.
A sound understanding of trade unions and their objectives is essential along with a good understanding of UNISONs policies 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 download and complete the Local/Area Organiser application form ( under “Resources”)
See job description and person specification (under “Documents”)
Please note that ONLY the Area/Local Organiser application forms will be accepted
Please note no email requests for application forms will be acknowledged
Please send completed application forms quoting post number ref R9/45 to Caroline Butler, UNISON South East, Ground Floor, Ranger House, Walnut Tree Close, Guildford, Surrey GU1 4UL.
Completed and signed application forms must be received by no later than noon on 28 August 2018.
Short listed candidates will be advised on 29 August and invited to attend an interview on 6 September 2018 at our Guildford office.
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.
