About this job
As the leading trade union in the UK and biggest public service union in Europe, we’re committed to improving the working lives of our 1.3 million members. If you share that aim and have experience of supporting and promoting learning in the workplace relevant to an organising trade union, you can make a real contribution to our organisation.
UNISON is currently recruiting a fixed term Local Organiser (Learning) which will be funded by the Union Learning Fund until 31 March 2020. The post will be based in the UNISON East Midlands Regional Office in Nottingham but the job will require travelling across the region.
The Union Learning Fund project aims to ensure that the learning agenda is integrated into the work of the union at national, regional and branch level by promoting activities of the ULF project, recruiting and training Union Learning reps and promoting learning activity with workers especially maths, English and digital skills to underrepresented groups.
You will support the regional education team and branches to promote a learning culture in workplaces, promote and help set up a range of learning activities including learning and recruitment stalls, promotional events, workshops and other activities to achieve the Union Learning Fund priorities.
You will have excellent presentation 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 and appreciation of the link between learning and union organising.
You will need to be able to travel within the region as required and attend meetings / training at the UNISON Centre, London.
How to apply
To apply for this opportunity, please download and complete the Area and Local Organiser application form and monitoring forms (under “Resources”).
Please note that ONLY the area and local organiser application form will be accepted.
See job description and person specification (under “Documents”).
Please send FOUR copies of completed application form and ONE copy of both the recruitment and disability monitoring forms to: Human Resources, UNISON East Midlands, Vivian Avenue, Nottingham, NG5 1AF (quote ref R2/AR3).
The closing date for completed applications is 5.00 pm on Tuesday, 23 April 2019.
Shortlisted candidates will be notified by Monday, 17 June 2019.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday, 25 June 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.
