About this job
UNISON is the UK’s leading public services trade union, with 1.3 million members working in the public services, private, voluntary and community sectors and in the energy services. We employ 1200 staff, approximately 370 at our national centre in Euston, central London and the remainder in our twelve regions across the UK, including Northern Ireland. UNISON is affiliated to the Labour Party and through Labour Link works directly within the Labour Party to take UNISON’s policies into the heart of the party.
Working as part of a regional team, you will provide an administrative/organisational support service, as required, to the Area and Labour Link teams carrying out a wide range of duties including maintaining calendars and data bases, dealing with telephone enquiries – using UNISON’s IT applications and relevant office equipment. You’ll also liaise with UNISON members, employers, solicitors and other external parties.
You will need to be IT proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and other software packages, accurately touch typing at speed and help to maintain databases including our case management records.
For this role, you do not have to have a trade union background, but you do need to have an understanding and sympathy with the aims and values of the trade union movement.
How to apply
To apply, please send one copy of your completed application form to UNISON Office Reception, 140-150 Pilgrim St, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 6TH northern@unison.co.uk , quoting ref. R4/46
Closing date for completed application forms is 5.00 pm Tuesday 18th February 2020
It is proposed that interviews will be held Wednesday 4th March 2020
Please note that we are unable to contact those applicants who have not been short-listed for interview, therefore if you have not heard from us please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.
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.
