About this job
UNISON is Britain’s leading public sector trade union with over 1.3 million members working in the public services, private, voluntary and community sectors and in the energy services.
There has never been a more important time to protect our members in the public services and encourage those that are not members to join a powerful voice. Are you a people person with good listening and problem solving skills? Do you possess the determination to make a difference to people’s lives?
UNISON is looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and resourceful individual to support our growing organisation. The successful candidates will bring their experience and skills to recruit new members and develop new activists. Working with and supporting the Team to organise and drive forward our campaigning work within branches.
To undertake this role you must have good communication and interpersonal skills, excellent administrative, IT and organisational skills and a good understanding and knowledge of the trade union movement.
You will need to be able to travel within the Kent, Surrey and Sussex area.
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.
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”)
For more information and to apply, please download a pack from the right hand side and see job brief, job description and person specification below. Or send an A4 SAE to Caroline Butler, Team Support Worker, UNISON South East, Ranger House, 1 Walnut Tree Close, Guildford GU1 4UL.
The closing date for completed applications is Monday 24 September 2018.
Shortlisted candidates will be notified on 27 September and invited to attend an interview on Wednesday 3 or Thursday 4 October 2018, which will take place at Ranger House, Guildford.
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.
