About this job
Our public services are under major threat. Our members are working under extreme pressure but actively campaigning for services and jobs.
UNISON Yorkshire & Humberside Region is looking for a permanent local organiser to support its organising agenda. The successful candidates will recruit new members and work with regional organising teams, mapping membership density and campaigning to develop new activists. To undertake this role you will need to demonstrate an understanding of the trade union movement and previous experience as a recruiter, organiser and campaigner within a similar organisation would be an advantage.
You will need to be prepared to travel within the region as required including to our regional office in Leeds and also to London on an occasional basis for training or other purposes.
How to apply
To apply for this opportunity, please download and complete the area and local organiser application form (under “Resources”)
See job description and person specification (under “Documents”).
Please complete and return 3 copies of the application as well as recruitment and disability monitoring forms to Joanne Turnbull, UNISON, Commerce House, Wade Lane, Leeds LS2 8NJ or by email to Y&h.personnel@unison.co.uk.
Please note that ONLY the Area and Local Organiser application form will be accepted.
Closing date for applications is 5pm Thursday 4th July 2019.
It is anticipated that interviews will be held in Leeds on Wednesday 17th July 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.
