About this job
There has never been a more important time to protect our members in the public services and encourage those that are not members to join a powerful voice. Are you a people person with good listening and problem solving skills? Do you possess the determination to make a difference to people’s lives?
UNISON is looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and resourceful individual to support our growing organisation. The successful candidates will bring their experience and skills to recruit new members and recruit and develop new activists. Working with and supporting the Team to organise and drive forward our campaigning work within branches.
To undertake this role you must have good communication and interpersonal skills, excellent administrative, IT and organisational skills and a good understanding and knowledge of the trade union movement.
You will need to be able to travel within the Hampshire and the Thames Valley areas.
You will be required to live within reasonable travelling distance of the area you are asked to cover, additionally, you will need to be able to travel within the region for meetings/training as required.
How to apply
Please note that ONLY the Area and Local Organiser application form will be accepted. Please download a pack from the right hand side and see job description and person specification below.
Please note that applications should be sent to H.Recruitment@unison.co.uk quoting the reference number R9/98T and not to the address previously advised. If you have already sent your application to us by post this will still be considered.
Completed application forms must be returned by 1pm on 23rd March.
Interview dates previous advertised are being postponed and successful candidates will be advised appropriately.
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.
