About this job
The successful candidate will recruit new members and identify and mentor new activists. The candidate will identify key workplace issues that will engage public service workers. Analysis of membership data and workplace information will ensure appropriate decisions are made about how and where to dedicate resources.
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.
This role will be to support UNISON branches within the East Midlands Region. You will need to be prepared to travel within the region as required including to our regional office in Nottingham 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 “Documents”).
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 the Recruitment and Disability monitoring forms to: Human Resources, UNISON East Midlands, Vivian Avenue, Nottingham, NG5 1AF (quote ref R2/94).
The closing date for completed applications is 5.00 pm on Friday, 14 February 2020.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 11 and Thursday 12 March 2020 in the Nottingham Regional 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.
