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. This post is funded up to 31 March 2020. The post will be based in the Taunton Office, with emphasis on organising through learning in UNISON’s equality structures. The post holder will be required to travel elsewhere across the South West region particularly working in Cornwall which will include some weekend working.
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 across Cornwall and from time to time across the South West 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 (under “Resources”)
Please send 4 completed application forms and recruitment and disability forms to UNISON House, Emperor Way, Exeter, EX1 3QS or emailed to julie.williams@unison.co.uk quoting ref R10/91 by no later than 5pm on 5th July 2019
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 24th July 2019 at UNISON House, Emperor Way, Exeter EX1 3QS
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.
