About this job
The Regional Learning and Development Organiser will be responsible for:
- Developing a high quality and sustainable infrastructure of Union Learning Representatives and branch education teams within the South West region.
- Ensuring that UNISON’s learning agenda is integrated into the organising, negotiating and representational work of branches
- Promoting learning and supporting branches in negotiating with employers around learning.
You will have excellent presentation and communication skills, both face-to-face and on paper. A sound understanding of trade unions and their objectives, especially around learning, is essential along with a good understanding of UNISON’s policies and objectives.
The job will require extensive travelling within the region, occasional weekend working and national meetings. A car is not provided but own car user mileage is paid.
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 area and local organiser application form (under “Resources”)
Please return 3 copies, by post to Julie Williams, UNISON House, Emperor Way, Exeter, EX1 3QS, or email the application to julie.williams@unison.co.uk along with recruitment and Disability Monitoring forms, quoting reference R10/69.
See job description and person specification (under “Documents”).
Please note that ONLY the Area and Local Organiser application form will be accepted.
The closing date for applications is 5pm Thursday 31st October 2019
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a presentation, written test and interview on 14th and 15th November 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.
