About this job
Our members are people working in the public services, for private contractors providing public services and essential utilities.
Our public services are under major threat. Our members are working under extreme pressure but actively campaigning for services and jobs.
The North West Region is currently recruiting 2 Local Organiser (Fighting Fund) to work with our branches to co-ordinate and lead the union’s organising agenda across the region.
The successful candidate will bring their experience and skills in one to one communications, recruitment, organising and campaigning. To undertake this role you will need to be able to demonstrate experience and knowledge of the Trade Union and Labour movement and UNISON in the North West Region in particular. Previous experience as a recruiter, organiser and campaigner within a TU branch or within a similar organisation would also be desirable. The posts will be based in the Cumbria Resource Centre in Carlisle however you will need to be able to travel within the region and to the Regional Centre (in Manchester) and also possibly to London for meetings/training as required.
How to apply
To apply for this opportunity, please download and complete the Area and Local Organiser application form (under “Resources”)
Please note that only the Area and Local Organiser application form will be accepted.
See job description and person specification (under “Documents”).
UNISON activists applying for this post as a secondment opportunity must ensure in advance that they have confirmed arrangements and agreement from their employer.
Please send completed forms together with Recruitment and Disability Monitoring email to northwest.recruitment@unison.co.uk alternatively please send 3 copies of completed forms to Delphene Conway, Office Manager, UNISON, Arena Point, 1 Hunts Bank, Manchester M3 1UN, by no later than 5pm Friday 11th January 2019.
The closing date for applications is Friday, 11th January 2019, 5pm.
Longlisted candidates will be notified by Thursday, 31st January 2019.
Successful candidates will be invited for formal interviews on 7th/8th February 2019.
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.
