About this job
As the UK’s leading public services trade union, we have more than 1.3 million members working in public services and the private, voluntary and community sectors from frontline staff to senior managers. We employ 1,200 staff, approximately 370 at our national centre in Euston, central London and the remainder in our 12 regions across the UK, including Northern Ireland.
You’ll develop knowledge of issues and UNISON policy and procedures to enable you to deal with a wide range of enquiries from members and activists and support the varied work of each team on a day to day basis.
Excellent communication and a wide range of clerical skills and experience are essential as is the ability to organise your workload. You will be experienced in supporting teams and be able to work quickly and accurately on a range of different projects in order to meet their various deadlines.
You will need a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. You will be required to regularly access and add basic information to a case management and membership system. Training on UNISON systems will be provided.
You do not have to have a Trade Union background, but you do need to have the sound understanding of the aims and values of the Trade Union movement.
How to apply
To apply for this opportunity, please download and complete the General application form and monitoring forms (under “Resources”). See the job brief, job description and person specification (under “Documents”)
Please send the completed application form along with the Recruitment and Disability monitoring forms to Shirley Wren, UNISON South West, 2 Tangier Central, Castle Street, Taunton TA1 4AS or alternatively email a copy to s.wren@unison.co.uk quoting ref R10/52
Please note that ONLY the General application form will be accepted.
The closing date for completed applications is 12pm on 25th November 2019
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an Interview and complete a task on Monday 2nd December 2019 at our Taunton office.
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.
